This Mokujiki-style wood carving presents Fudo Myoo with a direct, grounded presence—an image often chosen when you want to hold to your intention and move through daily life with steadiness.
Carved in hinoki (Japanese cypress), it brings the warmth of wood and the simplicity of folk-inspired form into a room without feeling ornamental or overstated.
About this piece
This is a Mokujiki-inspired work, carved in hinoki wood in the manner associated with Mokujiki Shonin (late Edo period), the wandering monk-sculptor known for an approachable, human warmth in his figures. The carving follows that lineage of simplified volumes and expressive facial modeling, where even a fierce guardian form is shaped with purposeful determination rather than theatrical aggression. Mokujiki-style images developed through a tradition of making Buddhist figures for everyday settings—works intended to be lived with, commissioned for local communities, and placed in ordinary rooms rather than reserved only for formal temple display.
Cultural note
In Japan, Fudo Myoo (Fudō Myōō) is widely regarded as a protective figure associated with steadfastness and the resolve to overcome obstacles, and is often approached as a guardian presence rather than as decoration. Images like this are typically treated with a quiet, respectful mindset—placed in a clean, settled spot, handled with care, and oriented toward sincere intention (whether for reflection, daily practice, or simply maintaining steadiness at home). In the context of Mokujiki Shonin, such carvings are also remembered as companions for everyday life: approachable forms meant to be close at hand, not distant objects kept out of reach.
Details
- Size: 280(H) × 110(W) × 95(D) mm
- Weight: 832 g
- Material: Hinoki (Japanese cypress)
- Origin: Made in China
Placement & care
- Study or workspace: a steady presence for focus and clear decision-making.
- Meditation corner: to support consistency and a settled routine.
- Living room or entrance: placed quietly as a composed, protective presence for the home.
- Bedroom: for grounding and calm before and after sleep.
Shipping timeline
- This product will be shipped within 2-3 business days.
