Ryūshū Shūtaku (Myōtaku): The Silent Master of Fudō Myōō Ryūshū Shūtaku (1307-1388), also known as Myōtaku, stands as a towering figure in Japanese Buddhist art and scholarship—a testament to the harmonious blend of contemplative practice and artistic creation that characterized the Nanbokuchō period (1336–92). Born into a family steeped in Zen tradition, Shūtaku’s life was dedicated to mastering the Dharma and expressing its profound…