Siddharta Canvas Print

Canvas Print 20x16 inches 51x41 cm Original / Acrylics on canvas / 2018 / not for sale During my time in Dharamsala, where I delved into the art of Thangka painting, I encountered a profound moment of appreciation at the Dalai Lama Temple. There, I saw a life-sized wooden statue of Siddhartha Gautama before his transformation into the Buddha. The sight of this emaciated figure, his body mere skin and bone from fasting and enduring extreme hardships on his quest for enlightenment, stirred me to tears. Siddhartha's journey resonated deeply within me as I contemplated the sheer dedication and sacrifice required to tread the path of enlightenment. His near-drowning in a river and the depths of physical deprivation he faced before realizing the necessity of the middle way epitomized the profound struggles inherent in the pursuit of spiritual awakening. In my painting, I sought to encapsulate this pivotal moment in Siddhartha's journey, just before he attains enlightenment beneath the Bodhi