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Sengai Gibon (1750–1837): The Poet of Simplicity Sengai Gibon, a Japanese monk of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism, stands apart from many of his contemporaries as an artist who prioritized profound philosophical contemplation alongside exquisite artistic execution. Born in Nagata, Japan, around 1750, he lived a life dedicated to spiritual practice and quietly revolutionized the landscape of Edo period (1603–1867) sumi-e painting wit…
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