'Lotus in tranquil pure land' brings equanimity to Buddha's birthday season
In harmony with the joyful and peaceful atmosphere of Buddha's birthday season, during the show of the Buddha's sarira relics at Quan Su Pagoda (Hanoi), the Buddhist lay people in the capital could admire the lotus painting “Lotus in tranquil pure land” by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc displayed on this special occasion.
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Not only does it have artistic value, the painting also bears symbolic meaning, carrying a deep meaning of purity, enlightenment and compassion in Buddhism.
The painting opens up a peaceful scene of dawn with lotus flowers prone to bloom. Bright colors and oil paint used by artist Kim Duc represent a clear depiction of the beautiful growth of pink and white lotus flowers interspersed with large green lotus leaves spreading out like lovely umbrellas on the water surface, just enough to cover the mud below.
Swiftly, the freshness and gentle fragrance of lotus flowers awaken the viewers, towards truth, goodness and beauty, and achieve enlightenment, optimism, and dispel the difficulties and challenges of life.
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| The painting “Lotus in tranquil pure land” by artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc is displayed with Buddha's sarira relics at Quan Su Pagoda. (Photo: My Anh) |
Admiring the painting of the lotus flower with blooming lotus petals symbolizing the opening of consciousness, the lotus scent spreading its fragrance, we could feel the evocative spreading of wisdom and compassion. These are all profound symbols of the Buddhist spirit and the core values implied by the United Nations Vesak Festival.
The artistic values and spiritual elements are crystallized in the painting of the Lotus in tranquil pure land, conveying the profound meaning of the philosophy of life "close to the mud but not tainted by its nasty smell” in accordance with the spirit of Buddhism.
On the occasion of the United Nations Vesak Festival 2025 taking place in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh, the printed copy of the Lotus in tranquil pure land painting was honored to be chosen by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha as a gift for President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayaka - a country with a long tradition of Buddhism.
The gift represents the affection and respect between the two countries, and a symbol of cultural and spiritual exchange as well, contributing to strengthening the friendly relationship between Vietnam and Sri Lanka on common values of Buddhism.
Within the framework of the Great Vesak Ceremony, artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc also presented the print of the Lotus in tranquil pure land painting to delegates from many countries: Mr. Ramin Mammadov - Minister of Religious Organizations of Azerbaijan; His Eminence Sangay Dorji Rinpoche, Bhutan; Mr. Zuraev Igor Ivanovich (Deputy Prime Minister of Buryatia; Head of the Buryat Government representing President Vladimir Putin, Russia) and Venerable Elder Shi Yanjue the current president of the Buddhist Association of China.
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| The printed “Lotus in tranquil pure land” painting was honored to be chosen by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha as a gift for President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayaka. (Photo: Vietnam Buddhist Sangha) |
Previously, Lotus in tranquil pure land was blessed by His Holiness the Supreme Patriarch, Vice Supreme Patriarch and President of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, His Holiness the Prelate Gyalwang Drukpa, Supreme Patriarch of Myanmar Buddhism, and displayed at the 9th National Congress of Buddhist Delegates and the Lotus Vietnam Art Exhibition 2023 - Pure Beauty.
Sharing with The World & Vietnam Report, painter artist Nguyen Thi Kim Duc said that the display of Lotus in tranquil pure land painting in the Buddha's relic area at Quan Su Pagoda on this special occasion was a bless and a rare bestow for her, through which Lotus in tranquil pure land will also contribute a small part in spreading optimism, bringing joy to the people of Hanoi capital who come to worship Buddha's relics.
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