Dharmakaya
Calligraphy
Size 63×63 cm
NTD 15,750 (After Tax)
Certificate
M2025CGY000008PA
Artist
Tsangsar Kunga Rinpoche
Creation Year
2017
Intro
Dharmakaya — Buddhist Art with a Global Perspective
“Dharmakaya” is a masterpiece that merges Tibetan Buddhist art with contemporary art, created by Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, interpreting traditional thangka from a modern viewpoint. The work showcases the “Dharmakaya,” one of the three bodies of the Buddha, symbolizing infinite emptiness and wisdom. The deep blue background represents the void, while the central golden Buddha body signifies primordial wisdom, surrounded by the red Tibetan letter “ཨ,” which embodies the principle of dependent origination emerging from emptiness and emphasizes the philosophical significance of Tibetan calligraphy.
The piece cleverly integrates tradition and innovation, transcending sectarian boundaries. Through its simple yet clear forms and strong color contrasts, it presents Buddhist philosophy in a contemporary artistic expression. In the international art context, “Dharmakaya” builds a bridge for cultural exchange between the East and the West, offering a fresh perspective for contemporary art and responding to the global art community's interest in religious art and spiritual content.
This artwork not only preserves the essence of Tibetan Buddhist art but also explores future cultural development, showcasing the universal wisdom and boundless compassion of the Dharma, providing profound inspiration to the world.
“Dharmakaya” is a masterpiece that merges Tibetan Buddhist art with contemporary art, created by Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, interpreting traditional thangka from a modern viewpoint. The work showcases the “Dharmakaya,” one of the three bodies of the Buddha, symbolizing infinite emptiness and wisdom. The deep blue background represents the void, while the central golden Buddha body signifies primordial wisdom, surrounded by the red Tibetan letter “ཨ,” which embodies the principle of dependent origination emerging from emptiness and emphasizes the philosophical significance of Tibetan calligraphy.
The piece cleverly integrates tradition and innovation, transcending sectarian boundaries. Through its simple yet clear forms and strong color contrasts, it presents Buddhist philosophy in a contemporary artistic expression. In the international art context, “Dharmakaya” builds a bridge for cultural exchange between the East and the West, offering a fresh perspective for contemporary art and responding to the global art community's interest in religious art and spiritual content.
This artwork not only preserves the essence of Tibetan Buddhist art but also explores future cultural development, showcasing the universal wisdom and boundless compassion of the Dharma, providing profound inspiration to the world.
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