This
beautiful scene could not possibly be found in this world. The Supreme
Master Ching Hai is giving us a rare glimpse of some of the inner
realms perceived by spiritual practitioners. Therefore, the lotus
flowers in the painting are supra-worldly, not belonging to this secular
world.
Master
made repeated trials to perfect the color of the water. The scenery
is so tranquil and peaceful, and the water is especially clear and
pure as if it is capable of cleansing the most defiled material.
Master
said, "I have never learned to paint. I sometimes admire other
people painting water, and I thought that they were great, how could
they portray the motion of the water? I never thought that I could
do the same now. Also, the feeling of the water is different in both
paintings. It is so dynamic in 'Song of the Sea', while it has such
a tranquil atmosphere in 'Heavenly Flowers'."
Oil
Painting
Place: Hsihu Center, Miaoli, Formosa
Time: September 1990
Size: 44.9 cm x 33 cm
