"Pleasant Memories", number 162 of 188 from Robert Aitken's book Miniatures of a Zen Master.
Artist: Sunao Hironaka (1903-1990)
Title: Untitled
Medium: Watercolor
Overall Dimensions: 27"x22" framed
Price: $800
Available at Cedar Steet Galleries
Probably not this painting, but one by the same painter stimualted a flood of pleasant memories for Aitken. He was not moved particularly by the painting but the painter. Not really the painter but the painters wife. Not really the painters wife but his memories of the times he and his parents spent with her. Funny how with mind, one thing leads to another.
One of the fringe benefits of having a disciplined mind. "Pleasant Memories!"
Any error or confusion created by my commentary on
Miniatures of a Zen Master
is solely a reflection of my own delusion and ignorance.
Any merit generated by this activity is solely the result of
Aitken Roshi's clear teaching and is dedicated to
all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas throughout space and time
Miniatures of a Zen Master
is solely a reflection of my own delusion and ignorance.
Any merit generated by this activity is solely the result of
Aitken Roshi's clear teaching and is dedicated to
all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas throughout space and time