Ko Yugai Entra en un
sensación no
una galería
Elige un estado de ánimo y la propia sala te responderá: la luz se enfría o se calienta, el aire cambia su ritmo y solo las obras que evocan ese sentimiento emergen de la oscuridad. Todo lo demás retrocede hacia la sombra.
Ko Yugai
early life and spiritual journey Ko Yugai, known as Baisaō, emerged from the heart of Japan in 1675, born in Hashiōke, a small town within Hizen Province. His early years were marked by profound loss – the untimely death of his father at the tender age of nine profoundly shaped his path. This experience likely fueled a deep yearning for spiritual understanding and led him to embrace the tenets of Zen Buddhism, ultimately entering the r
anks of Ryushinji Temple, an Ōbaku monastery. There, he adopted the name Gekkai Gensho, a moniker that would later transform into the iconic Baisaō. His journey wasn’t merely one of religious observance; it was intertwined with a unique approach to spreading Buddhist teachings – through the humble act of selling tea. This unconventional method, born from necessity and imbued with spiritual intention, became his defining characteristic…