Description
About this work.
Akashagarbha, “Treasury of Space,” embodies wisdom and merit as vast as space. The Akashagarbha Sutra associates him with Mahayana ethics and purification. In Japan's Gumonjiho tradition, devotion to him also centres on learning and memory.
Traditional context and devotional practice
The image offers a focus for aspirations toward learning, discernment, growing wisdom and the fulfilment of wholesome intentions.
This painting
This gold-ground Akashagarbha centres the pale figure, long-stemmed attribute and lotus throne, with floral details adding depth. Fine lines against the bright ground make the settled posture and surrounding ornament equally distinct.
