High Medieval
High Medieval
Lanxi Daolong
The Journey of Lanxi Daolong: Bridging Cultures Through Zen Lanxi Daolong, a name resonating with the quiet power of enlightenment, stands as a pivotal figure in the transmission of Chan (Zen) Buddhism from China to Japan. Born Ran Xī in 1213 in the verdant province of Sichuan during the Southern Song dynasty, his life was not one of worldly ambition but an unfolding quest for spiritual understanding. From a young age, he demonstrated…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Lanxi Daolong's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Lanxi Daolong's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.