A print of Bodhidharma and zen note and the white leaflet with artist information. Features bold white brushstroke calligraphy on a black background, along with simple line art at the bottom. The artwork and text are rendered in a rustic and expressive style, reflecting a traditional aesthetic often used in Zen or Buddhist-themed artworks.
「ねても さめても 油断あるまじきこと」 "Whether asleep or awake, never be careless." It serves as a moral or spiritual reminder to maintain vigilance and mindfulness at all times—likely drawing from Buddhist or Zen teachings.
Artist: 森天赤 Mori Tenka (1918-2005) Born in Takahata, Fukumitsu-cho (now Nanto City). After graduating from the Young Teachers Training School. He worked as a teacher for many years. He learned Zen-style Bodhidharma painting at Kogon-ji Temple and skillfully painted Bodhidharma paintings. He presided over the Shin Educational and Cultural Research Institute and devoted himself to nurturing the next generation. He passed away in 2005 (aged 87).
