Capturing Shantideva's vision, this art reflects the eternal bond of time and existence. Cosmic nebulas and stars create a universe where figures pay homage, as numerous as dust particles on earth. An immense cosmic tree symbolizes the continuum between the divine and mortal, hinting at the nurturing aspect of bodhichitta. Silhouetted figures represent devoted practitioners of the Dharma.
At the heart of the scene is a great spaceship, a modern shrine, suggesting the timeless and ever-evolving journey of seeking refuge in the Buddhas. This grand vessel, surrounded by enlightened beings, signifies the merging of past wisdom with future potential. The entire composition speaks to the aspirational journey of the Bodhisattvas, whose refuge in the profound truths of the Dharma transcends all conventional bounds of time and space, encapsulating the viewer in a vision of universal devotion and the pursuit of enlightenment.
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