The Flower Sermon

The old saying ‘The Flower Sermon (拈花示衆/Yeomhwasijung)’ originated from the story of the Buddha conveying enlightenment to his disciples without saying a word while holding up a lotus flower. This story contains a deep spiritual message that can convey meaning and lessons even without words.

Although the lotus flower is born on murky water, it symbolizes purity that is not stained by turbidity, and its meaning becomes even more profound in the hands of the Buddha.

Ink-and-wash painting techniques and modern abstract elements combine traditional Eastern aesthetics with Western modern sensibilities in this work. The background of black and gold paints suggests enlightenment on a cosmic scale, leaving a deep visual and spiritual impression. I leave this.

This work interprets the lessons of 'Yeomhwa Sijung' in a modern way and suggests that we can all begin the journey to find inner peace at the intersection of tradition and modernity, East and West, and perspective and spirituality. The Buddha's silent words remind us of the importance of deep thought and self-reflection, rather than words, and this conveys an even more valuable message in the ever-changing modern society.

This image is a work created with AI.