⚠The manuscript page exhibits significant foxing and brown spotting across the entire surface.

The page surface shows significant aging, with widespread brown spotting known as "foxing," which occurs when iron minerals in the paper or fungal growth react with humidity over centuries.

Homage to our Fundamental Teacher, Shakyamuni Buddha

Homage to our Fundamental Teacher original: 本師 (Benshi), a title emphasizing Buddha as the primary instructor of this world-age, Shakyamuni The historical Buddha, born Siddhartha Gautama Buddha

Below the title is a detailed woodcut illustration of Shakyamuni Buddha. He is shown in a cross-legged meditative posture atop a multi-tiered lotus pedestal, representing spiritual purity. Behind him, a circular halo and a flaming mandorla signify his radiant wisdom and energy. On his chest is the wan symbol A traditional Buddhist sign of auspiciousness and the "seal on the heart" of the Buddha. His hands are held in a sacred gesture or mudra, signaling his internal state of realization to the viewer.