[Tea utensils/tea ceremony tools, tea scoop with name] Old bamboo, inscribed "Senshu-raku", written by Hashimoto Shosho (written by Yagyu Shosho), made by Kubo Sakyo

●The first one ended the year safely and without incident.
●The final day of the year was a success… I am grateful that the year ended without incident.
The same as usual, normal days
"Buddhism" means a mind that does not seek Buddhahood, enlightenment, or the completion of the path. If you are enlightened, there is nothing you can do.

---

Artist: Hashimoto Shonao (Yagyu Shonao)
Tea scoop maker: Kubo Sakyo
----------
[Photo by Shonao Hashimoto]
Houtoku Zenji Temple
Graduated from Hanazono University in 1962
In 1962, he studied under Master Oda Setsunō (the 489th abbot of Daitokuji) at the Daitokuji Special Training Hall.
Received the titles "Kendo" and "Shosho" from the former head priest of Sanzen-in Temple, Seido Fujii Roshi.
1965: Return to Yagyu Houtokuji Temple
In 1972, he became the chief priest of Houtokuji Temple.
In 1996, it was designated as a Nara City Cultural Property.
----------
[Hotoku Zenji Temple]
Mount Jingo, Nara Prefecture
It was founded in 1630 by Yagyu Munenori as a memorial for his late father, Sekishuusai Sogen, and was founded by the monk Takuan, who was a friend of Munenori.
Later, it also became the funeral home of successive generations of the Yagyu clan.
----------
[Sakyo Kubo] Takemeido, Takayama, Nara
The second son of the 24th Emperor, Ryosai Kubo
----------
Material: Old bamboo
Box: Wooden box
Note: Colors and scenery (patterns) may differ from those shown in the photo.