Vimalakirti Expounds Wonderful Teachings

The elderly person in this painting called “Vimalakiri Expounds Wonderful Teachings” has a noble and sincere expression, an appearance that transcends the mundane, and an air of great compassion. One can easily see that He is definitely not of this mortal world. This virtuous being of utmost holiness is venerable Vimalakirti, one of the greatest and most famous persons in Buddhism. The painting demonstrates extraordinary artistic skills and conception, and has a graceful arrangement. In short, it makes people feel at ease and comfortable. Only through skills applied with a completely unfettered hand and mind can one reach this state of mastery in which calligraphy and painting merge.