A horizontally long painting of lotus pond inspired by the description
of sukhavati, the pure land of the Buddha Amitabha in the sutra.
While the title of the painting is named after the pure land of the Buddha
Amitabha no deity is depicted in this painting and it is not a traditional Thangka
painting. This is a painter's creative work with the technique and materials
of the traditional Thangka Painting.
Lower half of the painting is filled with countless colorful lotuses and
leaves which are painted with calm yet strong color of natural mineral
pigments. In contrast, upper half of the canvas is painted with natural
dyes in very pale color which enhance the sense of depth in this wide scenery.
None of the flowers or the leaves is wilted, creating a small waterway
turning clockwise from the central front of the painting. Mountains with
waterfalls and variety of clouds of Karma Gadri style are depicted in the
scenery.
On the left of the canvas, a small bamboo-leaf boat sailing silently between lotuses .
The lotus flowers in the pond filled with the water of the eight great qualities are as large as a chariot wheel and colorful with a great aroma.
Variety of traditional Karma Gadri style clouds depicted in the scenery.
