“Ju Senzan” Shikishi Calligraphy by Hounsai, 15th Urasenke Grand Tea Master

“Ju Senzan” (寿仙山) – Original Handwritten Calligraphy by Hounsai

Calligrapher: Hounsai Genshitsu Sen (鵬雲斎 千玄室)
School: Urasenke – 15th Grand Tea Master
Format: Shikishi (Traditional Japanese Calligraphy Board)
Calligraphy: 寿仙山 (Ju Senzan)
Type: Original Handwritten Calligraphy

This special shikishi features original handwritten calligraphy by Hounsai Genshitsu Sen, the 15th Grand Tea Master of the Urasenke school of Japanese tea ceremony.

Meaning of “Ju Senzan” (寿仙山)

The three characters express an auspicious wish for longevity and enduring blessings.

• 寿 (Ju): Longevity, celebration, and good fortune.

• 仙 (Sen): An immortal or transcendent sage, associated with long life.

• 山 (Zan): Mountain, symbolizing stability, strength, and permanence.

Together, the characters evoke the poetic image of a sacred mountain associated with immortality and long life.

With its auspicious meaning, this calligraphy is a beautiful choice for New Year celebrations, Hatsugama (the first tea gathering of the year), and other celebratory occasions.

About Hounsai Genshitsu Sen (1923–2025)

Hounsai Genshitsu Sen was the 15th Grand Tea Master of the Urasenke school, one of Japan's three major Sen family tea traditions descended from Sen no Rikyu.

He dedicated his life to sharing the spirit of Chanoyu (the Way of Tea) around the world. Guided by his philosophy, “Peacefulness through a Bowl of Tea,” he promoted international friendship, cultural understanding, and peace through the Japanese tea ceremony.

His handwritten calligraphy is especially meaningful to tea practitioners, reflecting his lifelong dedication to the Way of Tea.

This shikishi is a distinguished piece for display in a tea room, a Japanese alcove (tokonoma), or a personal collection of Chanoyu calligraphy.