Three-piece Set of Calligraphy of Honorific Titles for the Buddha, “南無阿弥陀仏”

Emon Zenchi (1758-1830) was a monk of the Sōtō sect of Zen in the late Edo period. He was a successor of Gentō Sokuchu Dharma and assisted Gentō in the restoration of the old rules. He resided at Hōrinji Temple in Settsu and Zen’ōji Temple in Mino. He also compiled Gentō’s “Kūgean roku,” Gentō’s analects. Emon excelled in poetry and is said to have been in contact with Rai Sanyō.

The names of Śākyamuni Buddha, Amitābha Buddha, and the sixteen arhats are written in his calligraphy.