“To cover all the earth with sheets of leather –
Where could such amounts of skin be found?
But with the leather soles of just my shoes
It is as though I cover all the earth!
And thus the outer course of things
I myself cannot restrain.
But let me just restrain my mind,
And what is left to be restrained?”
This is a quote taken from Shantideva’s seminal work The Way of the Bodhisattva. This piece is handwritten using a calligraphy pen. It’s made to order and includes artist’s seal.
Shantideva’s *The Way of the Bodhisattva* (Sanscrit, Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra) is a revered text in Mahayana Buddhism, offering profound guidance on the path of the Bodhisattva—one who aspires to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Composed in the 8th century, the text is structured into ten chapters, each focusing on cultivating virtues like patience, wisdom, and compassion. Shantideva emphasizes the importance of developing a bodhicitta mind, which is dedicated to the welfare of others. His poetic verses provide practical instructions and deep philosophical insights, inspiring practitioners to embody altruism and pursue spiritual growth through selflessness and moral discipline.
Frame not included.
Size: 30″ x 22″
Medium: Calligraphy Pen
Please note that each work is made to order which makes each one unique. Your piece could show some slight variation from the one which is pictured here.
