The defeat of Mara

Sara Freeman

The defeat of Mara

120 × 120 cm Egg tempera and beeswax on board
Available Upon Enquiry

There is a moment in the story of Gautama Buddha's awakening when equanimity in the face of darkness and struggle turn the demon god Mara's lightening bolts into raining flower petals.
The fine lines traced across the surface may be annotations of breath or passing time.