Fanaposi (Skt. Vanavasin)

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Fanaposi (Skt. Vanavasin)

1764

Stone carvings after original paintings by Guanxiu

Chinese, ca. 895

He sits in his cave with closed eyes, having entered the state of patient rest in the knowledge that he is assured of no rebirth. Flowing water, moving clouds, the facts and principles of existence for him have passed away. Let him rest so. What profit is there in stirring up the feelings? The Age of the Sages (i.e. the present kalpa) with its majestic gospel will be sped for him in the winking of an eye.

Ink rubbing on paper

51 x 21 1/2 in. (129.5 x 54.6cm)

Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection

45.83.6

Not currently on view

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