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gesshū sōko
Early Modern
Early Modern

gesshū sōko

Born 1618 Died 1696

A Life Dedicated to Zen: The World of Gesshū Sōko Gesshū Sōko, born in Hizen Province, Japan, in 1618 and passing away in 1696, was far more than simply a calligrapher or poet. He embodied the spirit of Zen Buddhism as both a dedicated teacher within the Sōtō school and a pivotal figure in its reformation during the Edo period. His life unfolded against a backdrop of evolving religious practices and societal shifts, and he navigated t…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through gesshū sōko's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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