yamaguchi-sekkei, manzan-dohaku
Yamaguchi Sekkei (Manzan Dohaku): A Legacy of Zen Practice and Artistic Expression Yamaguchi Sekkei, known as Manzan Dohaku (卍山道白), was a pivotal figure in the early Edo period (1635-1715) Japanese Soto Buddhist tradition. Born in Hiroshima Prefecture, he initially pursued monastic life under the guidance of Dohan Issen at Ryuko-ji Temple, embarking on a journey that would ultimately solidify his role as a reformer and artist deeply connected to the core tenets of Zen philosophy. His secular name was Fujii, and he adopted the pen name Dojin Fukko, reflecting his dedication to contemplative p…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of yamaguchi-sekkei, manzan-dohaku's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.