Dharmakaya
“All phenomena are essentially illusions. If one perceives all appearances as no appearances, then one will perceive the Tathagata.”
凡有所相，皆是虚妄。若见诸相非相，即见如来
Dharmakaya is a vital concept in Buddhism that embodies the wisdom and enlightenment of the Buddha. Despite the absence of his physical body, the teachings and enlightenment of the Buddha persist through the Dharmakaya.
The Dharmakaya does not have any physical or material form, but symbolizes the Buddha's state of consciousness and wisdom. Through introspection and meditation, individuals can comprehend the nature and existence of the Dharmakaya, surpass the physical world, and attain inner freedom and liberation.
In the world, all forms are material manifestations of energy, which are subject to the forces of order and chaos that determine their emergence or dissipation. Energy and order are the two fundamental principles that constitute the basic building blocks of the universe, and are the only entities that truly exist.
Sacred geometry examines the correlation between form and frequency, where form determines frequency and frequency influences form. Since the images of the Dharmakaya represent the same essential energy pattern, they look alike. The "formless" quality of the Dharmakaya exists in an energy and transformational state beyond the material world, reinforcing the concept that all things are composed of energy, and physical forms are merely a manifestation of that energy.
The Dharmakaya Thangka is a distinct form of Tibetan Buddhist art that emphasizes the representation of sacred non-human forms. Unlike conventional Thangka paintings that depict divine beings in human form, the Dharmakaya Thangka focuses on showcasing the elements of the sky, earth, sun, and moon in the background, signifying the scenery of the natural world we see, and the scenery of the non-material world that exists only in our minds.
Throughout the history of Tibetan Buddhism, numerous important religious figures have commissioned the creation of Dharmakaya Thangka paintings for use in religious ceremonies and practices. This art form serves as a potent tool for meditation and contemplation, motivating practitioners to contemplate the nature of divinity and the ultimate reality of all things.
This unique approach provides the possibility of comprehending the nature of divinity and the interconnection of all things at a profound level - the ultimate reality of all phenomena. By contemplating the non-human divine expressions depicted in the paintings, practitioners can acquire a deeper understanding of the interconnection between all things in the universe.
This Dharmakaya series is rooted in human "nature" and the "mind's eye" (what the mind perceives), as well as the "mind's appearance" (the internal manifestation of the mind). I aspire to surpass the appearance of the material world and connect with higher levels of consciousness through quivering biological forms and soft light beams, revealing the awareness of a world beyond the surface.
The Dharmakaya does not have any physical or material form, but symbolizes the Buddha's state of consciousness and wisdom. Through introspection and meditation, individuals can comprehend the nature and existence of the Dharmakaya, surpass the physical world, and attain inner freedom and liberation.
In the world, all forms are material manifestations of energy, which are subject to the forces of order and chaos that determine their emergence or dissipation. Energy and order are the two fundamental principles that constitute the basic building blocks of the universe, and are the only entities that truly exist.
Sacred geometry examines the correlation between form and frequency, where form determines frequency and frequency influences form. Since the images of the Dharmakaya represent the same essential energy pattern, they look alike. The "formless" quality of the Dharmakaya exists in an energy and transformational state beyond the material world, reinforcing the concept that all things are composed of energy, and physical forms are merely a manifestation of that energy.
The Dharmakaya Thangka is a distinct form of Tibetan Buddhist art that emphasizes the representation of sacred non-human forms. Unlike conventional Thangka paintings that depict divine beings in human form, the Dharmakaya Thangka focuses on showcasing the elements of the sky, earth, sun, and moon in the background, signifying the scenery of the natural world we see, and the scenery of the non-material world that exists only in our minds.
Throughout the history of Tibetan Buddhism, numerous important religious figures have commissioned the creation of Dharmakaya Thangka paintings for use in religious ceremonies and practices. This art form serves as a potent tool for meditation and contemplation, motivating practitioners to contemplate the nature of divinity and the ultimate reality of all things.
This unique approach provides the possibility of comprehending the nature of divinity and the interconnection of all things at a profound level - the ultimate reality of all phenomena. By contemplating the non-human divine expressions depicted in the paintings, practitioners can acquire a deeper understanding of the interconnection between all things in the universe.
This Dharmakaya series is rooted in human "nature" and the "mind's eye" (what the mind perceives), as well as the "mind's appearance" (the internal manifestation of the mind). I aspire to surpass the appearance of the material world and connect with higher levels of consciousness through quivering biological forms and soft light beams, revealing the awareness of a world beyond the surface.
Xuan paper on alu-dibond
29 x 21 cm (framed)
2009
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Oil on canvas, sandalwood ash, gold leaf
50x70 cm
2024