Taigen Kobayashi "Wa Kei Sei Jaku" Tea Scroll Authentic Japanese Kakejiku

Experience the Spirit of the Japanese Tea Ceremony

Bring the timeless spirit of the Japanese tea ceremony into your home with this authentic Japanese hanging scroll featuring the Zen phrase "Wakei Seijaku" (和敬清寂), hand-inscribed by Taigen Kobayashi, the head priest of Obai-in Temple, a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji in Kyoto.

Wakei Seijaku is one of the most important principles of chanoyu (the Japanese tea ceremony), established by Sen no Rikyū. It embodies four timeless values:

• Wa (Harmony) 和 – Living in harmony with others and with nature
• Kei (Respect) 敬 – Showing sincere respect to all people and every object
• Sei (Purity) 静 – Maintaining purity in both body and mind
• Jaku (Tranquility) 寂 – Finding lasting inner peace through daily practice

Displayed in a tea room (chashitsu), tokonoma alcove, or meditation space, this scroll serves as a daily reminder of these enduring values while creating an atmosphere of serenity and mindfulness.

Each scroll is carefully handcrafted in Japan using traditional mounting techniques, making it a meaningful addition to any collection or a thoughtful gift for tea practitioners, Zen enthusiasts, and admirers of Japanese culture.

• Authentic Japanese hanging scroll (Kakejiku)
• Handwritten by renowned Zen Master Taigen Kobayashi, head priest of Obai-in Temple at Daitoku-ji, Kyoto
• Features the classic tea ceremony phrase "Wakei Seijaku" (和敬清寂) — Harmony, Respect, Purity, and Tranquility
• A timeless scroll suitable for display throughout the year
• Ideal for tea ceremony rooms, tokonoma alcoves, meditation spaces, and Japanese-inspired interiors
• Handmade in Japan
• One-of-a-kind piece