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Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion

July 11, 2013 by Gina Marie

The following collage is based on a work of art called “Bodhisattva of Compassion (Guanyin),” located in the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Asian Art wing. In searching for a verse to accompany the image, I was reminded of the following song lyrics: “Wake up the dawn and ask her why A dreamer dreams she never dies Wipe that tear away now from your eyes.” -Oasis, “Champagne Supernova*” The last line seems especially appropriate, as it might well have been uttered […]

Categories: Art, Buddha, Collage, Color, Compassion, Mixed Media, Music • Tags: Art, Buddha, Collage, Color, Compassion, Mixed Media, Music

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Thought for the Day

February 3, 2013 by Gina Marie

“Only when we know our own darkness well can be be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” -Pema Chödrön, from p. 73 of Comfortable with Uncertainty Warsaw Ghetto, (Acrylic on Canvas, 2001)

Categories: Acrylic, Art, Book Excerpts, Healing, Heartbreak, Life, Painting • Tags: Acrylic, Art, Book Excerpts, Compassion, Healing, Heartbreak, Life, Painting

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