Bodhidharma Crossing River On a Reed Drawing

Bodhidharma was the 28th Zen Patriarch, an Indian Buddhist monk, who traveled to China to teach "Sudden Enlightenment", (thus became the 1st Zen Patriarch in China.) After meeting with Emperor Wu of Liang around 520, Bodhidharma traveled up north by crossing the Yangtzi river on a reed. He, then, went into seclusion to meditate in the cave for 9 years. Traditional art of Bodhidharma is often shown with a stern look. I wanted to portray an expression that is wise, kind, and warm. In the right hand, He is holding a vajra (diamond scepter), in the left hand, a monks' staff denoting purity. He is lightly stepping on a reed showing his extraordinary abilities that comes naturally from highly spiritual development.

Drawing:Pencil on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:32 W x 39.5 H x 0.5 D in

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