108.4cm
42¾"
42¾"
46.2cm
18¼"
18¼"
Approximate Measurements
Artwork Panel: 28.3cm x 47.3cm ≈ 11" x 18½"
Silk/Brocade: 37.2cm x 108.4cm ≈ 14½" x 42¾"
Width at Wooden Knobs: 46.2cm ≈ 18¼"
Close up view of the artwork mounted to this silk brocade wall scroll
This artwork was giclée printed on specially handmade "grass-leather paper." It has fibers and husks purposely pressed into the finished paper. The paper is quite expensive compared to typical Asian art papers, but the results are worth it.
A Gohonzon is an “object of devotion.” This Gohonzon is meant to be part of a Nichiren Buddhism altar.
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is written down in the center of the Gohonzon in bold characters. The phrase is a fragment of the Lotus Sutra and expresses a vow to believe in our Buddhahood and take action in alignment with this vow.
On either side of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo are characters that represent the various positive and negative tendencies and energies within life. All such energies are intrinsic to life but harmonized by the law of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo; all reveal an enlightened aspect and function to create value and happiness.
This was printed on handmade paper with natural fibers embedded within. The UV-resistant ink should last for upwards of 90 years, provided it is not hung in direct sunlight. The print was built into a handmade wall scroll. If you would like a custom Gohonzon, please get in touch with me.