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Which way is up?
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2009/10/5 18:30
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I bought a calligraphy wall hanging in Sanjusangendo and now can't figure out which way is up on it :) large red stamp bottom left: http://www.mgdd.net/DSCF1169a.jpglarge red stamp top right: http://www.mgdd.net/DSCF1169b.jpgIf it helps, the translation given states: Nichi nichi kore koujitsu, whatever come happen, I will carry out my steady life. So, assuming it's standard kanji, which way should I hang it?
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by mgal
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Thanks yllwsmrf. Guest, is that a more accurate translation than 'whatever come happen, I will carry out my steady life.'
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by mgal
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About the contents
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2009/10/6 15:12
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Actually, it seems to be read "nichi nichi kore kou-nichi" (and I always thought it was supposed to be "hibi kore koujitsu"). As suggested, it simply says "Everyday is a good day" and nothing else. But this is a famous zen phrase, and it is up to you to adventure the vast meanings that this simple phrase may imply. Particularly, in order to let every day be a good day for you, perhaps the best thing to do is to think, "whatever come happen, I will carry out my steady life." By the way, I like the calligraphy. The first letter (nichi) is written in a modern design and yet the calligraphy as a whole has a classical tone. The following temple site I happen to find is just for reference for viewers who can read Japanese. http://www.saikoji.net/houwa/houwa0606.html
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by Uco (guest)
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