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Sawaichi... repeated the Buddhist invocation: Namu Amida Butsu, 1919. Creator
Sawaichi, turning his sightless face towards the altar, repeated the Buddhist invocation: " Namu Amida Butsu", 1919. " Listen, Sawaichi, " said O Sato, earnestly, " this night let us stay together here and pray through the night without ceasing." Then they both began to pray. The chanting of their supplication rose up clearly in the stillness of the evening hour, and it seemed as if the sand of Tsubosaka might become the golden streets of Paradise. Suddenly Sawaichi stopped and clutched hold of his wife. " O Sato, " he said, " I must tell you the truth. I cannot believe. I came simply because it was your wish. But I shall never recover my sight, of that I feel sure." Illustration to " Tsubosaka", a story in " Romances of Old Japan", by Madame Yukio Ozaki. [Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. Ltd, London, 1919]
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10"x8" Photo Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print featuring Sawaichi, a blind devotee from 1919, deeply focused as he recites the Buddhist invocation "Namu Amida Butsu." This evocative image, sourced from Heritage Images, captures a moment of profound spiritual connection and introspection. Bring the serenity and history of this timeless scene into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade prints. Experience the beauty and depth of this captivating photograph, now and for generations to come.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.8cm x 25.4cm (7.4" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this print titled "Sawaichi. . . repeated the Buddhist invocation: Namu Amida Butsu, 1919" we are transported to a serene moment in old Japan. The image portrays Sawaichi, a visually impaired man, turning his sightless face towards an altar as he recites the Buddhist invocation "Namu Amida Butsu". His devoted wife, O Sato, stands by his side and suggests they spend the night praying together without ceasing. As dusk settles over them, their supplications fill the air with a sense of profound faith and devotion. The stillness of the evening hour amplifies their chanting, creating an atmosphere where it feels as if even the sand beneath their feet could transform into golden streets leading to Paradise. However, amidst this sacred moment of prayer and hopefulness, Sawaichi suddenly stops and clings onto his wife. With heartfelt honesty, he confesses that he cannot truly believe in the possibility of regaining his sight. He had only come because it was O Sato's wish for him to do so. This poignant scene captures not only themes of religion and spirituality but also explores love and sacrifice within marriage. It is an illustration from Madame Yukio Ozaki's book "Romances of Old Japan" published in 1919. Through this evocative photograph print by an unknown artist or photographer from Heritage Images collection, we are invited to reflect on faith's complexities while witnessing a tender connection between two individuals facing adversity together.
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