Before I try to explain the meaning of the word Kayasakkhi, I will describe what the individual words that make up this Pali term mean. The word kaya means body, and sakkhi means to see, to witness. Kayasakkhi therefore means witness in the body. It sounds quite enigmatic, but the meaning of this word is much deeper than the meaning of the words it consists of. This word means one who has known the ultimate truth. It is not possible to get to know it through intellectual speculations, by studying scriptures, or by conducting any research. Knowing the ultimate truth is possible only through experience, and therefore only through one’s own body. This body becomes a witness to the truth and Kayasakkhi is the one who has realized it.
This artwork is painted on canvas stretched on wooden frame. I was using professional oil-colours with premium quality colour pigments that have high resistance to fading. Sides are continuously painted, so there is no need to frame. The picture is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity and ready for wall mounting.
The work of art will be professionally carefully packed, shipped and insured. Shipment can be followed to your doorstep with the track & trace code.
NOTE: The images in situ are computer generated, might not be in scale and serve for illustration purposes only.
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Before I try to explain the meaning of the word Kayasakkhi, I will describe what the individual words that make up this Pali term mean. The word kaya means body, and sakkhi means to see, to witness. Kayasakkhi therefore means witness in the body. It sounds quite enigmatic, but the meaning of this word is much deeper than the meaning of the words it consists of. This word means one who has known the ultimate truth. It is not possible to get to know it through intellectual speculations, by studying scriptures, or by conducting any research. Knowing the ultimate truth is possible only through experience, and therefore only through one’s own body. This body becomes a witness to the truth and Kayasakkhi is the one who has realized it.
This artwork is painted on canvas stretched on wooden frame. I was using professional oil-colours with premium quality colour pigments that have high resistance to fading. Sides are continuously painted, so there is no need to frame. The picture is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity and ready for wall mounting.
The work of art will be professionally carefully packed, shipped and insured. Shipment can be followed to your doorstep with the track & trace code.
NOTE: The images in situ are computer generated, might not be in scale and serve for illustration purposes only.
Oil on canvas
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