Sōzan Genkyō
Guanyin
May one see it?
Unknown
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
Here the Buddhist deity Guanyin meditates under a willow beside the water. The inscription mentions his mercy and compassion for all living beings. Compassion is an essential part of Zen. ‘The willow is firm and flexible Guanyin is a willow His infinite compassion eases all suffering
His vow to save all beings is as deep as the ocean.’
Rijksmuseum
Particulars
- Accession number
- AK-MAK-1786
In the catalog
Sources
- Rijksmuseum
- Image: Rijksmuseum — public domain
