1908 Nichiren Shu Mandala Fine-Art Giclée Scroll

Experience the living spirit of Nichiren Buddhism through this remarkable Nichiren Shu Gohonzon reproduction, printed as a fine-art giclée on handmade Japanese Unryu paper. This scroll is based on an early 20th-century Minobu Sect mandala, believed to have been painted in 1908 and preserved in a temple deep within Japan’s mountain region.

Artistry and Meaning

Each character and sacred inscription has been faithfully refined from the aged original with painstaking attention to detail. The Japanese Unryu (“cloud dragon”) paper adds a soft, ethereal quality—its natural fibers creating subtle depth beneath the bold black calligraphy. The high-resolution giclée process reveals every brush nuance, capturing both the artistic expression and spiritual resonance of the mandala.

Silk Mounting

This scroll is finished with an elegant blue-gold silk brocade featuring traditional Japanese motifs. Under shifting light, the brocade transforms—sometimes gleaming with golden warmth, other times reflecting cool blue undertones. This dynamic interplay of color gives the piece a tranquil, contemplative presence suited for both devotional and artistic settings.

A Sacred Work of Art

Equally at home in a Buddhist altar or as a statement of Japanese fine art, this scroll represents both spiritual devotion and artistic mastery. Each one is individually assembled with care and reverence, preserving the integrity of the Nichiren Shu tradition while presenting it in a form that honors its beauty and history.

Specifications

• Fine-art giclée print on authentic Japanese Unryu paper

• Mounted with luminous blue-gold silk brocade

• Based on a Minobu Sect Nichiren mandala (circa 1908)

• Faithfully restored and refined by artist and practitioner Gary Westergren

• Ready to hang