TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM Special Exhibition Commemorating the 650th Memorial Year of the Founder, Muso Daishi<br />Masterpieces of Zen Culture from Myoshinji

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	Date : September 3, 2010 Valid until : March 1, 2009

Commemorating the 650th Memorial Year of the Founder, Muso Daishi Masterpieces of Zen Culture from Myoshinji
Heiseikan Tuesday, January 20 - Sunday, March 1, 2009

"Kanzan"
By Shuho Myocho (Daito Kokushi), Kamakura period, dated 1329
National Treasure
Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto
(On exhibit through February 8, 2009)

Myoshinji, a historic complex of Zen temples situated in Hanazono in the west of Kyoto City, was established in 1337 when the Cloistered Emperor Hanazono (1297 - 1348) converted his imperial villa into a temple and welcomed Kanzan Egen (posthumously known as Muso Daishi, or the Great Master Muso, 1277 - 1360).

This exhibition is held to commemorate the memorial of the founder, and many of the treasures of the temple and its affiliated temples which have influenced the Zen culture of Myoshinji will be on view. The many cultural artifacts and works of art that Myoshinji has acquired over its 650-year history as the head monastery of the Myoshinji branch are significant not only for Zen in Japan, but also invaluable in the understanding of Japanese history and culture. Works on view include calligraphic works (bokuseki) and naturalistic head portraits (chinso) of eminent priests, Chinese works (karamono) and Chinese paintings (kara-e), ornate folding-screen and sliding-door paintings from the Muromachi to Edo period, and early modern Zen paintings by Hakuin Ekaku (1685 - 1768) and other priests.

General Information

Period

Tuesday, January 20 - Sunday, March 1, 2009

Venue

Heiseikan, Tokyo National Museum (Ueno Park)

Hours

9:30 - 17:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing)

Closed

Mondays

Admissions

Adults: 1,500 (1,300/1,200) yen
University students: 1,200 (1,000/900) yen
High school students: 900 (700/600) yen
Junior high school students and under: Free

*	Prices shown in ( ) indicate advance / group (more than 20 persons) discount tickets.
*	Persons with physical or mental disabilities are allowed free entry with one accompanying guest each.
*	Advance tickets are on sale at the Museum ticket office (during museum hours) and e-Ticket Pia (P-code:688-306), Lawson Ticket (L-code:37626), E-Plus and other major playguides, until Monday, January 19, 2009.
*	Advance pair tickets (two admissions, 2000yen) are sold at the Museum ticket office (during museum hours) and e-Ticket Pia (P-code:688-442) Lawson Ticket (L-code: 37626) until Monday, January 19, 2009.
*	Special exhibition "FUKUZAWA Yukichi : Living the Future" (Saturday, January 10 - Sunday, March 8, 2009, Hyokeikan) requires a separate admission fee. A total of 100yen discount will apply to day tickets when both special exhibitions are seen on the same day.

Access

10 minutes' walk from JR Ueno Station (Park exit) and Uguisudani Station
15 minutes' walk from Keisei Ueno Station, Tokyo Metro Ueno Station and Tokyo Metro Nezu Station

Organizers

Tokyo National Museum, Myoshinji, The Yomiuri Shimbun

With the support of

The Agency for Cultural Affairs

With the Sponsorship of

Nozaki Insatsu Shigyo Co., LTD.

With the Special Assistance of

Hanazono University

With the Assistance of

Rinzaikai, Japan Airlines

General Inquiries

03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial: in Japanese)

Exhibition Official Website

http://www.myoshinji2009.jp/
The website has closed with the end of the exhibition.

Related events

Commemorative lecture

1. Saturday, January 24, 2009, 13:30 - 15:30, Heiseikan, Auditorium
Title: "Zen Painting"
Lecture by: Fukushima Tsunenori (Professor, Department of Cultural Heritage Faculty of Letters, Hanazono University)
Title: "It Has a Strong Depriving Function"
Lecture by: Abe Kousan (President, Hanazono University)

2. Saturday, February 14, 2009, 13:30 - 15:30, Heiseikan, Auditorium
Title: "The Charm of Myoshinji School Zen Calligraphy from the Early Pre-modern Period"
Lecture by: Maruyama Naokazu, Assistant Curator of Calligraphy
Title: "On Zen Buddhism"
Lecture by: Matsubara Tetsumyo (Head Priest, Ryogenji Temple)

Ceremonial Tea Services (complimentary)

Thursday, February 12, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Time: 10:00 - 16:00(while servings last)
Venue: Heiseikan, Lounge
Free with ticket of Masterpieces of Zen Culture from Myoshinji

Zen Meditation Experiences

Friday, January 23, 2009

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Time: 11:00-(reception at Heiseikan Lounge from 9:30), 14:00-(reception at Heiseikan Lounge from 12:00)
Limit: 40persons per session
Venue: Kujokan
Free with ticket of Masterpieces of Zen Culture from Myoshinji

Zen Talks

Thursday, January 22, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Time: 11:00-, 13:00-, 15:00-
Venue: Heiseikan, Auditorium

Exhibitions held simultaneously

FUKUZAWA Yukichi : Living the Future
Hyokeikan; Honkan Room T2, Saturday, January 10 - Sunday, March 8, 2009
Requires a separate admission fee.

This exhibition showcases the founder Fukuzawa Yukichi's active involvement across a wide range of fields and the history of his school, together with artworks collected by former pupils who went on to become successful leaders in the worlds of business and industry.

	New Year's Celebration at the Tokyo National Museum Friday, January 2 - Sunday, January 25, 2009 *Free with Museum admission Celebrating the New Year 2009, the Tokyo National Museum will open from January 2. The New Year features the year's zodiac sign ox, and the museum will host various family events.

Next venue

Kyoto National Museum : Tuesday, March 24 - Sunday, May 10, 2009

Major Works on Display

"Kanzan"
By Shuho Myocho
Kamakura period, dated 1329
National Treasure
Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto
(On exhibit through February 8, 2009)


Portrait of Emperor Hanazono Inscription by Retired Emperor Gohanazono Nanbokucho period, 14th century Important Cultural Property Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto (On exhibit through February 8, 2009)		Imperial Testament By Emperor Hanazono Nanbokucho period, dated 1347 Important Cultural Property Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto (On exhibit from February 10, 2009)


Letter of Donation By Ritei Muromachi period, dated 1509 Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto		Portrait of Nun Ritei Muromachi period, dated 1533 Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto (On exhibit from February 10, 2009)


Temple Bell Asuka period, dated 698 National Treasure Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto		Catching a Catfish with a Gourd By Josetsu Inscriptions by 31 priests including Daigaku Shusu Muromachi period, 15th century National Treasure Taizoin Temple, Kyoto (On exhibit from February 10, 2009)


Lidded Container with Chrysanthemum Arabesques Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 13th - 14th century Keishunin Temple, Kyoto		Toy Boat Owned by Toyotomi Sutemaru Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century Important Cultural Property Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto


Dragon and Tiger By Kano Sanraku Azuchi-Momoyama to Edo period, 16th - 17th century Important Cultural Property Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto (On exhibit through February 8, 2009)


Flowering Plants By Kaiho Yusho Azuchi-Momoyama to Edo period, 16th-17th century Important Cultural Property Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto (On exhibit from February 10, 2009)

Bodhidharma(J.,Daruma)
By Hakuin Ekaku
Edo period, dated 1751
Shojuji Temple, Aichi