“Parable of the Medicinal Herbs” (Yakusōyu), Chapter 5 of the Lotus Sutra (Saddharma pundarika)

Gold and dark gray artwork depicts a landscape with multiple figures. In the center, 11 seated figures with halos are arranged around a larger figure with a multi-ring halo, surrounded by cloud-like shapes and umbrella-like structures. The bottom section shows smaller figures in various activities, including standing and riding animals. The background features stylized clouds and hills, rendered in gold on a dark gray backdrop. The style appears to be intricately detailed, with lines and patterns used throughout the composition. The overall effect is one of serene reverence, with the central figure and surrounding attendants creating a sense of a sacred or mystical scene, inspired by “Parable of the Medicinal Herbs” (Yakusōyu), Chapter 5 of the Lotus Sutra (Saddharma pundarika).