Hotei

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Hotei is a semilegendary figure who may have lived from the late 800s to the early 900s. He later became prominent in Chan (Japanese: Zen) Buddhist literature. He symbolizes the freewheeling figure outside the mainstream monastic system—in which people strive for enlightenment through religious training—who nonetheless attains a high level of spiritual awakening. The inscription on the painting against seeking enlightenment by conscious effort: Big stomach, gaping garment,Treasures gathered deep in the bottom of his bag,Passing through the sky is another road,Do not seek that to which his fingertip points.

미술관이 쓴 설명 원문입니다(영어). 라이선스: CC0