{"product_id":"japanese-ajikan-honzon-meditation-scroll-shingon-buddhist-siddham-a-35-90-cm","title":"Japanese Ajikan Honzon Meditation Scroll – Shingon Buddhist Siddham “A” – 35 × 90 cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #180973; line-height: 1.75; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/3178\/4488\/files\/JapaneseAjikanHonzonMeditationScroll_ShingonBuddhistSiddham_A_35x90cm-BujindoShop.com1.jpg?v=1790554369\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003eJapanese Shingon Buddhist Ajikan Honzon Meditation Scroll – Siddham “A” – Long Size – Made in Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a Japanese \u003cstrong\u003eAjikan Honzon (阿字観本尊)\u003c\/strong\u003e hanging scroll created as a visual support for \u003cstrong\u003eAjikan meditation (阿字観)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most important contemplative practices associated with \u003cstrong\u003eShingon Esoteric Buddhism (真言密教)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional Japanese Buddhist hanging scroll features the sacred Siddham character \u003cstrong\u003e“A” (阿)\u003c\/strong\u003e within a moon disc above a lotus motif. In Shingon Buddhist teaching, the syllable “A” is closely associated with the principle of \u003cstrong\u003enon-arising or original unborn nature\u003c\/strong\u003e and occupies a central place in Ajikan contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eAjikan Honzon for Shingon Mikkyo Meditation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eAjikan (阿字観)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the practitioner contemplates the Siddham letter “A” as a visual support for concentration, awareness and Buddhist contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Shingon tradition, the “A” is associated with \u003cstrong\u003eDainichi Nyorai (大日如来 \/ Mahavairocana Buddha)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The moon disc, lotus and Siddham character together form the characteristic visual composition of an Ajikan Honzon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eTraditional Long-Format Japanese Buddhist Hanging Scroll\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePB013 long-size model\u003c\/strong\u003e is made in Japan and supplied by \u003cstrong\u003eHōtokudō (法徳堂)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a specialist Buddhist goods retailer based in \u003cstrong\u003eKoyasan, Wakayama, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e90 cm high\u003c\/strong\u003e, this version offers a noticeably taller and more traditional presence than the compact Ajikan scrolls in the same series. Its elongated proportions make it particularly suitable for a dedicated meditation space, Japanese-style room, \u003cem\u003etokonoma\u003c\/em\u003e alcove, Buddhist altar area or contemplative interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/3178\/4488\/files\/JapaneseAjikanHonzonMeditationScroll_ShingonBuddhistSiddham_A_35x90cm-BujindoShop.com6.jpg?v=1790554369\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ajikan Honzon Buddhist Hanging Scroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 阿字観本尊\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Buddhist Kakejiku \/ Hanging Scroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shingon Buddhism \/ Shingon Mikkyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentral motif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Siddham “A” (阿)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Siddham “A” within a moon disc above a lotus motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-size model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScroll dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 90 cm high × 30.5 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHanging rod width:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRod diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 164 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Donsu (緞子) damask fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer \/ Supplier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hōtokudō (法徳堂)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer model:\u003c\/strong\u003e PB013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated decorative storage box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular display, Higan and Obon periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ajikan meditation, Shingon Buddhist practice, meditation room or altar display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/3178\/4488\/files\/JapaneseAjikanHonzonMeditationScroll_ShingonBuddhistSiddhamA_42.5x70cm-BujindoShop.com4.jpg?v=1789889362\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eWhat Is Ajikan Meditation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAjikan (阿字観)\u003c\/strong\u003e may be translated as the \u003cstrong\u003e“contemplation of the letter A.”\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a meditation practice preserved within Japanese Shingon Esoteric Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practitioner contemplates the Siddham character \u003cstrong\u003e“A”\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally represented within a circular moon disc and above a lotus. The practice belongs to the wider ritual and contemplative system of \u003cstrong\u003eMikkyo (密教)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Japanese Esoteric Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShingon Buddhism was systematized in Japan by \u003cstrong\u003eKūkai (空海, 774–835)\u003c\/strong\u003e, posthumously known as \u003cstrong\u003eKōbō Daishi (弘法大師)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eMeaning of the Siddham “A”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sanskrit\/Siddham syllable \u003cstrong\u003e“A”\u003c\/strong\u003e has a profound symbolic meaning within Shingon Buddhism. Traditional teachings associate it with \u003cstrong\u003eAjihonpushō (阿字本不生)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the principle of original non-arising or “unborn” nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this context, the “A” is not merely decorative. It serves as an object of contemplation through which the practitioner reflects upon the nature of phenomena, mind and the teachings associated with \u003cstrong\u003eDainichi Nyorai\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/3178\/4488\/files\/Ajikan_Honzon_Meditation_Scroll_Sale_from_Japan_on_BujindoShop.com.png?v=1789889255\" alt=\"Japanese Ajikan Honzon Siddham A meditation scroll for Shingon Buddhist practice\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eLong 90 cm Format for a More Traditional Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an overall scroll height of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e90 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the PB013 is the long-format model of this Ajikan Honzon series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts proportions create a stronger vertical presence than smaller compact models, making it especially suitable for a \u003cem\u003etokonoma\u003c\/em\u003e, Buddhist altar area, Japanese-style room or dedicated meditation space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main scroll measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30.5 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the lower hanging rod extends to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e35 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eDonsu (緞子) Traditional Damask Fabric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model uses \u003cstrong\u003eDonsu (緞子)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a type of woven damask fabric traditionally associated with Japanese decorative textiles and Buddhist furnishings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textile gives the scroll a more refined and traditional appearance, well suited to the restrained visual character of Shingon Buddhist interiors and meditation spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eSuitable for Meditation and Buddhist Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ajikan Honzon is especially suitable for practitioners, students and collectors interested in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAjikan meditation (阿字観)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShingon Buddhism (真言宗)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese Mikkyo (密教)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSiddham Buddhist script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonji (梵字) symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKūkai and Kōbō Daishi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDainichi Nyorai \/ Mahavairocana Buddha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese Buddhist iconography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Japanese spiritual culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTokonoma and Buddhist altar display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation room arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese-made Ajikan Honzon\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced from \u003cstrong\u003eHōtokudō (法徳堂)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a specialist Buddhist goods supplier located in Koyasan, one of Japan's most important centers of Shingon Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PB013 model combines a traditional Japanese hanging-scroll presentation with practical dimensions for personal Buddhist practice and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eDecorative Storage Box Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scroll is supplied in a \u003cstrong\u003ededicated decorative storage box\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to be protected when not displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with traditional Japanese hanging scrolls, careful storage helps protect the fabric and maintain the scroll's appearance over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eDisplay and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay the scroll away from \u003cstrong\u003edirect sunlight, strong airflow and excessive humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. These precautions help preserve the fabric, colors and mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen installing or storing the scroll, handle it carefully by the hanging cord, rod and appropriate mounting areas rather than repeatedly touching the central image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlight differences in color may occur depending on lighting conditions, computer or smartphone display settings and individual production characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/3178\/4488\/files\/Ajikan_meditation_practice_with_a_traditional_Shingon_Buddhist_Honzon_scroll_in_a_Japanese_tatami_room.BujindoShop.com.png?v=1789889490\" alt=\"Ajikan meditation practice with Japanese Shingon Buddhist Honzon scroll\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat is an Ajikan Honzon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eAjikan Honzon (阿字観本尊)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a visual object of contemplation associated with Shingon Buddhist Ajikan meditation. It traditionally depicts the Siddham character “A” within a moon disc above a lotus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eIs this Ajikan Honzon made in Japan?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The PB013 is a Japanese-made Buddhist hanging scroll supplied by \u003cstrong\u003eHōtokudō (法徳堂)\u003c\/strong\u003e in Koyasan, Wakayama, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat are the dimensions?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scroll measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e90 cm high × 30.5 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hanging rod is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e35 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e with a diameter of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eHow much does the scroll weigh?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scroll weighs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e164 g\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat material is used?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer specifies \u003cstrong\u003eDonsu (緞子)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional woven damask-style fabric used in Japanese decorative and Buddhist textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eDoes the scroll come with a storage box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The PB013 is supplied in a \u003cstrong\u003ededicated decorative storage box\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eIs this the compact Ajikan scroll?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The PB013 is the \u003cstrong\u003elong-format model\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring approximately 90 cm high. It is taller than the PB005 and PB006 compact models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eCan it be displayed in a tokonoma?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its elongated proportions are particularly well suited to a Japanese-style room or \u003cem\u003etokonoma\u003c\/em\u003e alcove, as well as a meditation room or Buddhist altar area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #180973; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eIs the scroll suitable for Ajikan meditation?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe imagery corresponds to the traditional Ajikan Honzon used as a visual support within Shingon Buddhist contemplation. For formal religious practice, instruction from a qualified Shingon teacher is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected in Japan by BujindoShop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore authentic Japanese Buddhist, Shingon Mikkyo and meditation items selected in Japan for traditional practice, study and appreciation of Japanese spiritual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BujindoShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67612778037544,"sku":"AJIKAN-PB013-GY","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/3178\/4488\/files\/JapaneseAjikanHonzonMeditationScroll_ShingonBuddhistSiddham_A_35x90cm-BujindoShop.com6.jpg?v=1790554369","url":"https:\/\/www.bujindoshop.com\/products\/japanese-ajikan-honzon-meditation-scroll-shingon-buddhist-siddham-a-35-90-cm","provider":"BujindoShop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}