The light touch of hand can tame the entire universe. The Buddha Sakyamuni, at the moment of enlightenment, invoked the earth as witness, as indicated by the fingers of his right hand, which spread downwards in the “gesture of touching the earth.” As the Buddhist Sutras relate, the sun and moon stood still, and all … Continue reading Celestial Gallery: Buddha Sakyamuni
A few years back my parents purchased a huge book called Celestial Gallery which showcased intricately rendered Tibetan-style mandalas and thangka paintings –(a sacred Tibetan silk painting with embroidery depicting Buddhist deities and mandalas of sorts). The book is over two feet in length with 39 beautifully rendered high quality, full-color illustrations accompanied with thought … Continue reading Celestial Gallery: the cosmos of enlightened vision
