The Awakening

This is my latest painting titled, "The Awakening."

I received the following quote in my inbox today and thought I'd add it with the picture of this painting. It is from the Buddha and about impermanence. I thought of this painting when I read it because I think of these clouds (and any clouds) as powerful symbols of impermanence. In fact, when I am meditating and I find some thought arises such as, "I should wash the dishes today" I picture a large cloud coming along and taking the thought away out of my mind. Anyway, on with the quote:

"Thus shall ye think of all this fleeting world; A star at dawn, a bubble in a stream; A flash of lightening in a summer cloud, A flickering lamp, a phantom and a dream."

-The Buddha.