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The Four Noble Truths Illuminated
Artist Name*: Garrett Hurley and Cody McDonald
Medium/Type*: Mixed Media
Size: approximately 17'' tall
Year: 2010
Artist’s Description of the Piece:
This piece is a tribute to The Four Noble Truths that Shakyamuni Buddha taught. Each of the vertical sides of this piece represents one of the four noble truths. I have chosen to illuminate these teachings because a see that a complete realization of these truths would be enlightenment.
In short, my interpretation of these truths are for now as follows:
1. There is suffering [for all sentient beings who are not enlightened]
2. There are specific causes to this suffering.
3. There is the possibility to be liberated from this suffering
4. There is a specific path that can lead to liberation from this suffering.
Questions:
1. How does this piece relate to Dharma?*
It is a direct and experiential representation of the Four Noble Truths.
2.Were there any particular Dharma teachings that this was inspired by?
(Please enter any teachings under the ‘Tags’ section on Flickr)
Four Noble Truths, suffering, causes of suffering, the path
3.Would you like to offer this piece for sale?
No thank you.
4. Would you be interested in showing your work for a live gallery showing? Yes
a.If yes, how should we contact you for a gallery showing invitation?
ghurley5000@yahoo.com
The Four Noble Truths Illuminated
Artist Name*: Garrett Hurley and Cody McDonald
Medium/Type*: Mixed Media
Size: approximately 17'' tall
Year: 2010
Artist’s Description of the Piece:
This piece is a tribute to The Four Noble Truths that Shakyamuni Buddha taught. Each of the vertical sides of this piece represents one of the four noble truths. I have chosen to illuminate these teachings because a see that a complete realization of these truths would be enlightenment.
In short, my interpretation of these truths are for now as follows:
1. There is suffering [for all sentient beings who are not enlightened]
2. There are specific causes to this suffering.
3. There is the possibility to be liberated from this suffering
4. There is a specific path that can lead to liberation from this suffering.
Questions:
1. How does this piece relate to Dharma?*
It is a direct and experiential representation of the Four Noble Truths.
2.Were there any particular Dharma teachings that this was inspired by?
(Please enter any teachings under the ‘Tags’ section on Flickr)
Four Noble Truths, suffering, causes of suffering, the path
3.Would you like to offer this piece for sale?
No thank you.
4. Would you be interested in showing your work for a live gallery showing? Yes
a.If yes, how should we contact you for a gallery showing invitation?
ghurley5000@yahoo.com