19th Century

butsujo jisen

Born 1798 Died 1870 Works span 1866–1866

A Life Immersed in Zen: The World of Butsujo Jisen Butsujo Jisen, also known as Ryūkadōjin, was a figure deeply rooted in the spiritual and artistic currents of late Edo and early Meiji Japan. Born in Tokyo in 1798, his life unfolded during a period of profound transition – one where centuries-old traditions were beginning to encounter the burgeoning influence of Western thought. While biographical details remain somewhat sparse, it i…

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1866

first work

1866

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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butsujo jisen

1798 – 1870

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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