{"product_id":"shp369-shikishi-print-by-nikkyo-niwano-庭野日敬","title":"SHP369 - Shikishi Print by Nikkyo Niwano 庭野日敬","description":"\u003cp\u003eA distinctive vintage Japanese shikishi (色紙) print featuring the「法掌」 (Hōshō) and a finely drawn hand gesture by Nikkyo Niwano (庭野日敬, 1906–1999), co-founder and first president of Rissho Kosei-kai (立正佼成会).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is exceptionally restrained. A single hand is rendered in delicate black line, with the fingers held in a symbolic gesture and a decorative Buddhist motif placed at the centre of the palm. Beside it appears the calligraphy 法掌, literally combining 法 (Dharma \/ Buddhist teaching) and 掌 (palm or hand). The phrase can be understood as evoking the idea of holding, receiving, or expressing the Dharma through one's own hands, giving the image a contemplative and devotional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikkyo Niwano (1906–1999) was one of the most influential Japanese Buddhist leaders of the 20th century. In 1938, together with Myoko Naganuma, he founded Rissho Kosei-kai, a lay Buddhist movement rooted in the teachings of the Lotus Sutra (法華経).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNiwano became well known not only for his Buddhist leadership but also for his strong commitment to interfaith dialogue, world peace and international religious cooperation. Under his leadership, Rissho Kosei-kai developed into one of Japan's major modern Buddhist organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shikishi was produced to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the founding of Rissho Kosei-kai (立正佼成会 創立四十周年記念).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1938, the organization celebrated its 40th anniversary in 1978, providing a clear historical context for this piece. It was therefore created not simply as decorative calligraphy, but as a commemorative object connected with an important milestone in the history of modern Japanese Buddhism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 24 x 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58302631575883,"sku":"SHP369","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_0f4dd6cc-4db6-4793-bb80-eea962a51220.jpg?v=1788079750","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/shp369-shikishi-print-by-nikkyo-niwano-%e5%ba%ad%e9%87%8e%e6%97%a5%e6%95%ac","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}