Japanese hanging scroll depicting Daruma (Bodhidharma) accompanied by the Zen calligraphy 「日々是好日」(Hibi Kore Kojitsu / Every Day Is a Good Day).

The work is attributed to Daido Soko (大道宗弘) and bears the signature 宗弘 together with seals.

Daruma is one of the most recognizable figures in Zen Buddhism and symbolizes perseverance, discipline, and spiritual practice.

The phrase 「日々是好日」 is a famous Zen saying expressing the idea of accepting and experiencing each day as it is.

Details

• Artist: Daido Soko (大道宗弘)
• Subject: Daruma / Bodhidharma
• Inscription: 日々是好日
• Medium: Ink on paper
• Technique: Hand-painted and hand-calligraphed
• Format: Japanese hanging scroll / kakejiku
• Signature and seals present
• Paper storage box included

Dimensions

Overall: approx. 192.6 × 45.6 cm

The width measurement does not include the roller ends.

Condition

The main paper has some stains and age-related marks.

There are also stains on the reverse.

The included paper storage box shows some deformation.

Please refer to the photographs for further details regarding condition.