Spring Colors Quanta Xingan 千呆性侒 (Jp. Sengai Shōan, 1636-1705) Japan, Edo period (1615-1868) Hanging scroll, ink on paper 63.7 cm x 29.2 cm, 67.8 cm x 121 cm (mounted) Collection of Harald Conrad 紫宸宮裡話禪機 看彼靈雲更不疑 空手牽牛天外去 無邊春色燦龍鬚 The Buddhist wisdom was transmitted in the emperor’s palace, Master Lingyun achieved enlightenment. With empty hands we guide the buffalo to leave the limited world, The Longxu mountain shines in boundless spring colors. —trans. Harald Conrad Return to Room 3 Return to Art Exhibitions