Thangka for the Coming Buddha Maitreya, 1965

In Buddhism the coming World Teacher is expected as Maitreya Buddha. A thangka is traditionally a Buddhist religious painting on cotton or silk. It would commonly be used as a spiritual guide and inspiration for personal meditation and enlightenment. Creme’s modern version of a thangka, in oil on board, depicts the relationship between a Master and His disciple. The circles around the top of the head are about different levels of consciousness. The rose-coloured curved lines represent the cosmic energy of Love and the interconnectedness of the universe. Text, ©Benjamin Creme, The Esoteric Art of Benjamin Creme, Tara Press