Full-body portrait of Kashmir Shaivite master Swami Lakshmanjoo

This is a large, full-body portrait of Swami Lakshmanjoo and it’s his 100th centenary Birthday coming up on the 9th of May 2007. He is also my spiritual teacher, and although he left this world before I could meet him, I feel very much guided by him and his teachings. I am very fortunate to be working for a non-profit organization that is preserving the teachings of the ancient philosophic Texts of Kashmir Shaivism, that he translated and revealed to all interested. I will be very busy the next few days with preparation as we are also holding a week-long study retreat following the Birthday Celebrations.

acrylic on wooden box, H 48 x W 24 in x 2.5 in deep (121.92 x 60.96 cm)