MASTER SHEN-LONG

The Grand Enlightened One Moved To Respond 太上感應, 2008

Ink on polyester and cotton fabric

6 x 4.9 ft.

Collection of the artist, 2008.4

*Viewable from both sides

Inscription:

彌陀大願般若妙,  觀音心腸慈悲真;

無量劫來沒煩惱,  眉開眼笑渡蒼生。

 

神龍三年開春, 寫太上道人鴻影圖一幅, 真容宛爾, 會心一笑也。

                                                                                                                海西神龍  

                                                                                                                  逍遙揮之  

                                                                                                                                            

 

The great vow of Amitabha exists wonderful Prajna (wisdom), with Guanyin Bodhisattva’s (Avalokitesvara) inclination of heartfelt compassion.  

 

Since countless existence of world-periods there is no affliction, beaming with joy to help all beings. 

 

Beginning spring of the third year of Shen-Long, I wrote the portrait of the Grand Enlightened One moved to Respond, a vivid genuine appearance who gives a knowing smile.

 

                                                  Shen-Long at the Western Sea Shore                      

                                                                                                                Xiao-Yao wields the brush

                                                                                                                                                        Yao