
Gouache on paper 15x15cm

Gouache on paper 15x15cm

Gouache on canvas 30x40cm

Gouache on paper 40x50cm

Gouache on paper 20x30cm

Gouache on paper 28x24cm

Gouache on paper 40x50cm

Gouache on paper 20x30cm
My latest article on Substack:
https://asokar.substack.com/p/seeing-pictures-and-developing-meditation

Gouache on paper 35x50cm

Gouache on paper 20x30cm

Gouache on paper 20x30cm

Gouache on paper 40x50cm
‘When a man returns safely after a long time spent abroad, family, friends, and loved ones celebrate his return.
Just so, when one who has done good goes from this world to the next, their good deeds receive them there, as family welcomes home one they love.’
The Dhammapada (dhp 209-220)

Gouache on paper 30x40cm

Gouache on paper 30x40cm

Gouache on paper 30x40cm

Gouache on paper 20x30cm

Gouache on paper 30x40cm
Fear has been coming up a lot in meditation lately. An almost constant state of 'fight or flight' coupled with fatigue. It's an unpleasant feeling. I am training myself to work with it via the body. I use mindfulness of the breath to move attention away from thoughts, and connect with fear as it feels from within the body. Then working with the breath and the energy to bring it into a state of balance.
If I get it right, the body and mind feels light and free, like a great weight has been lifted. I don't always get it right though; but at the very least, just having something to practise can be helpful.

Gouache on paper 20x30cm

Gouache on paper 30x40cm

Gouache on paper 30x40cm
This blog might contain posts that are only visible to logged-in users, or where only logged-in users can comment. If you have an account on the system, please log in for full access.