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Bodhidharma Meditating Facing a Cliff

late 1200s
(960-1279)
Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Painting only: 116.5 x 46.4 cm (45 7/8 x 18 1/4 in.); Overall with knobs: 203.2 x 63.5 cm (80 x 25 in.)
John L. Severance Fund 1972.41
Location: not on view
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Rough and calligraphic brushwork for landscape and drapery contrasts with more psychologically penetrating representation of the two protagonists' faces.

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Bodhidharma is the legendary founder of Chan (Zen) Buddhism in China. Here he is seen meditating in front of a cliff, atop Mount Song. Behind him is his disciple Huike, the first recipient of his teaching.
Bodhidharma Meditating Facing a Cliff

Bodhidharma Meditating Facing a Cliff

late 1200s

China, Song dynasty (960-1279)

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