Buddha Within
Oil on canvas 24” X 24”. Completed April 2008.
“All living beings have the Buddha nature and can become Buddhas”
– Buddha
Buddha Within illustrates the story of personal awakening.
My understanding of the personal awakening process is that when undergoing the final awakening stage, the kundalini (rainbow serpent) becomes an intense fire (red/orange beside the tree trunk) shooting through the spine engulfing the body. The energy (green vortexes) required is enormous. As the kundalini reaches the crown chakra, it fully opens and all earthly limitations drop away. This being is no longer tied to a religion or faith but now embraces them all as represented by the sacred symbols in the tree.
The consciousness now resides in the higher self and is one with the universe and all that is. When the transformation is complete sonic waves (the four vertical crystalline waves) travel out into the universe to let all of creation know of the grace that has taken place. All life is naturally drawn to the radiant and divine being that has become pure Buddha consciousness (centre).
At each of the chakra points on the Buddha is a Swarovsky crystal in the relevant chakra colour. Crystal magnifies the properties of the chakra energy.
Buddha Within is divided into four quadrants (earth, fire, water, air) and the five elements including precious metals (bottom corners). The red veins dividing the quadrants represent the lower dimension (inner earth). The higher dimension is represented by the white equilateral triangle.
If you look closely, you can see the texture of the underlying branches in the tree. These were meticulous painted before adding the covering of leaves. The tree must be complete in the physical, in order to emit the complete energy of the life form.
Imbibed in the painting is sand from a sand mandala created by Gyuto Monks. They had spent a week painstakingly building an exquisite sand mandala. Upon its completion the mandala was ceremonially deconstructed and the sand poured into the local river for healing, accompanied by prayer and the blasting of Tibetan ceremonial horns. Some of the sand is held back and distributed to those who attend the ceremony: it holds sacred healing properties. I used some of the sand from this mandala, mixing it in the purple paint used for the crown charka encircling the white triangle and Buddha.
Buddha Within is the third in a series and preceded by The Dream and The Awakening.
Buddha Within belongs to the following groups:
Buddha and Spiritual Art Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
richardredhawk
this is a beautiful painting
juice
amazing painting…very inspirational, beautiful and intricate detail…there is so much in this…thank you for sharing this with us
nkbellani
A Masterpiece!... thank you indeed for showing this to us…
Budham sharanam gachami…
Namaste!
Wendy Slee
oh Maya, this is an amazing creation, in fact it is a “journey” in itself….
what a profound expression of your own divinity….
tonilouise
A feast for the eyes…A truly inspirational piece..Adore it…
Lawrence Woods
It is so wonderful to see the Buddha Within on red bubble. Another true masterpiece that will effect all those that are and will be drawn to it. Maya, this is the most precious gift from your heart and I am certain that it represents not not only your journey but also is a representation of your destiny in this lifetime. thank you for your great commentary also, i will read it over and over and every time i have the privilege of viewing the work i will do so as if i am seeing it for the first time. This is truly a contemporary spiritual masterpiece.
Congratulations Maya, my dearest friend, you are living and breathing your life’s purpose.
With my deepest appreciation,
Lawrence.
CATNIPMEOW
Maya this is so enlightening, enchanting, mystical and PERFECT !
I am going to fave it so I can stare at it later :)
Lucindawind
beautiful Maya…there are a lot of Buddhist beliefs that I like and probably follow
cherylc1
beautiful
Silvia Manuela
In a snippet – Superb accomplishment of art and words, Maya.
Lam Tran
fantastic design! Stunning colors and composition, well done my friend!
Helene Kippert
Wonderful work maya and the commentary is fascinating
Al Neaimi
wow , i can look at this for ever , This is alive , love it
Elenne Boothe
Wonderful colors, beautiful art work.
margpie
absolutely fantastic, i love the description and how you used the sand, awsome
AtaAlishahi
this is so powerfull and beautiful :)
Ishtar Olivera
This is BEAUTIFUL Maya!
Vasile Stan
What you have created here is not only beautiful, but unique and philosophical.
Your writing accompanying this superb composition is carrying a lot of truth as per my current understanding of this simply complex universe. A very inspirational work Maya. Bravo.
Cvail73
I can’t help admiring the precision, order,work and last but not least beauty of your painting!
danita clark
WOW Maya
This is an inspirational art work
thank you for sharing the beauty of your design
and the work form your heart core
and the words of explanation and confirmation
blessings
Danita x
KazM
Powerfully evocative and wonderful to look at to!
Tahnja
your work is always astonishing, painstaking and truly beautiful
Rebecca Postan...
Incredible painting…
fullcirclemand...
beautiful!
CassPics
Amazing. Instant fav
susiedove
I love your use of colour and content… all the things I appreciate in life… whales, dolphins, lotuses, meditation… beautiful work, thankyou.
Joyce Dickens,...
ooooooh Maya, you have an awesome portfolio….I am so glad you found me!!!!!!! This is just stunning work my dear…...so beautiful!!! A real visual delight!
AnaCBStudio
I love your work Maya…beautiful designs!
photoloi
I see you have included so much symbolism, one of my favorites is ouroboros! Really wonderful work!!!
photoloi
Love your work! It’s important to be reminded of such symbolism! Namaste
Ralph Olsson
What talent…love your work:)
DawsonImages
Beautiful
Deborah Dillehay
This one is also beyond words in its beauty and its message, Maya!
Dawnsky2
beautiful work Maya :)
Maya - replied
Thanks Dawnsky2, your comment is much appreciated. Have a beautiful day.
CaseyRampant
Beautiful. Thank you
Maya - replied
Thank you for taking the time to look at my work.
terezadelpilar
Maya you are an expert in simbolism. Many thanks for showing your beautiful work:)
Maya - replied
I love working with symbolism. I love the sacred in all its expressions. Thank you for your lovely comment.
Vanessa Anderberg
Stunning and truly inspirational
Maya - replied
Thank you again.
DevineDayDreams
So beautiful!
Maya - replied
Thank you.
Rachel Williams
Enchanting painting. The colors are wonderful.
Maya - replied
Thank you Rachel.
Marilyn Baldey
Beautiful creation.
Maya - replied
Thank you so much.
stogerov
You understand the real meaning if the meditation and the Dharma circle. :
))Of course it is the EVOLUTION :
Maya - replied
Thank you stogerov for your lovely comment.
Sarah Russell
Cool
Maya - replied
Thank you.