Hakuin Ekaku
The Revitalizer of Zen: A Life Dedicated to Awakening Born in the serene landscape of Hara, nestled at the foot of Mount Fuji in 1686, Hakuin Ekaku emerged as a pivotal figure not only within Japanese Zen Buddhism but also as an influential artist whose work continues to resonate with profound spiritual depth. His early life was subtly shaped by his mother’s devout Nichiren Buddhist faith, a background that initially instilled in him…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Hakuin Ekaku's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Hakuin Ekaku's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
