Samantabhadra means the one who is universal worthy. Samantabhadra is the primordial Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism who give rise to all other Buddhas. He is depicted as blue-skinned, sitting over him is Samantabhadri, his consort and female counterpart. The naked body represents nothingness and formlessness, which is the true representation of Supreme God. According to traditional Tibetan Buddhism Buddha Samantabhadra is the primordial Buddha and the central figure of the most important of all Tantras: the Guhyagarbha Tantra.
Samantabhadra is described as the “primordial Lord of unchanging light, the central origin of all mandalas, possessing the ocean of knowledge and pristine awareness”.
Samantabhadra represents the primordial, unchanging nature of enlightenment, while Samantabhadri symbolizes the wisdom aspect of this union. Together, they embody the inseparable unity of wisdom and compassion, symbolizing the union of skillful means and wisdom in the path to enlightenment. The painting of Samantabhadra and Samantabhadri serves as a visual representation of the fundamental unity of all dualities and the ultimate nature of reality. It reminds practitioners of the inseparability of wisdom and compassion, encouraging them to cultivate these qualities in their own spiritual practice.
Some potential benefits of having such a painting:
- Spiritual Protection: The presence of Samantabhadra and Samantabhadri in your space can provide spiritual protection and create a sacred atmosphere that wards off negative energies.
- Unity of Wisdom and Compassion: The painting serves as a reminder of the inseparable unity of wisdom and compassion, inspiring you to cultivate these qualities in your own life and spiritual practice.
- Meditation Focus: The image of Samantabhadra and Samantabhadri can serve as a focal point for meditation, helping you deepen your practice and connect with the primordial wisdom and compassion they represent.
- Blessings and Guidance: The painting is believed to emanate blessings and guidance, supporting you on your spiritual journey and helping you overcome obstacles along the way.
- Inspiration for Inner Transformation: By contemplating the painting of Samantabhadra and Samantabhadri, you may be inspired to cultivate inner transformation, develop wisdom, and embody compassion in your interactions with others.
Pieter Weltevrede – is a Master “Sacred-Artist” based out of the Netherlands. After a many years of guidance, under his guru Late Harish Johari a successful author, a gifted painter and sculptor, a lifetime scholar, an inspiring teacher, a splendid cook, an ayurvedic massage miracle, etc., Pieter embarked on his own journey amalgamating ancient Indian knowledge with his own western sensibilities evolving an art form that appeals to todays international audience. He has been practising his art form from the last 40 years now.
His original paintings are in water colours on silk with a wash-technique that gives them a very three-dimensional feel. The complexity and detail in his works are a super-human endeavour as he continues to live a mundane life travelling between the Western World and India.
Here, ‘Samantabhadra’ paintings are printed on coated matt paper by inkjet printer, using ultra chrome inks with an off-white paper mounting with golden border, and encased inside a fibre frame with acrylic sheet cover in the front.
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