Antique Japanese Esoteric Buddhist Pigrim Coat, C.1930
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Pre 1930 item# 1130358 (stock# pd374)
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Very rare esoteric buddhist pilgrim's coat worn as the Shugendo practitioner walked on pilgrimage to the sacred temples and mountains to attain oneness. Shugendo is an esoteric Buddhist mystical-spiritual tradition centered on an aescetic mountain dwelling practice. Shugendo incorporated Shinto philosophies with Taoism and esoteric Buddhism. Shugendo literally means the way to spiritual power through discipline. This Shugendo practitioner's coat has the seals and temple stamps of all the Esoteric Buddhist sacred temples of any importance. Temples from the sacred mountains of Ohmine, Koya, Heie-zan, Nara as well as the most famous Shingon temples. The back of the coat has images of fudo-myo , sanskrit, and the complete Heart Sutra. There is an outer coat and hakama. Great condition. Made of 'asa' or linen. Ask for shipping quote.
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Antique Japanese Zen Temple Bronze Gong w/Stand
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Pre 1940 item# 1121548 (stock# pd353)
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Exceptional zen buddhist bronze temple bell with Negoro red lacquer wood stand, cushion and striker. The stiker is wood and the handle is black lacquered. The cushion is silk over cotton. The Negoro stand is older thanthe bell most likey late Meijiperiod, c.1900. The bell is c.1930 and has the japanese characters inscripeted on the bell: 'Tokusi Kinhori' or specially hand made pounded bronze. the sound resonates and seem to go on forever. H: with stand about 23"; diameter of bell:8 1/2. no cracks or dents. ask for shipping quote.
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