Contemporary Buddhist art giant Xia Jing Shan (1923-2019) is also known by his courtesy name Guanghua, nickname Nanzhu, and alias Puqian. Xia Jing Shan's Avalokitêśvara has hundred images and gestures. It may be shown sitting in a fairyland surrounded by strange stones, dead leaves and clouds, or standing on the waves, all of which are painted in Xia Jing Shan’s unique style. Avalokitêśvara, which symbolizes compassion and love and can purify the sufferings of all sentient beings, is a popular belief among a wide range of people. Painted by Xia Jing Shan, the image of Avalokitêśvara sitting in meditation gives people a sense of peace and tranquility. The theme of this exhibition is "White-robed Avalokitêśvara" by Xia Jing Shan, showing the images and appearances of Avalokitêśvara Buddha statues that not only inherit the tradition but also open their own faces and eyes. Qingtian Academy is located in a quiet corner of Qingtian Street. It is also a gathering place for three master Sinologists, namely Nan Huai-Chin, Xia Jing Shan and Yu You-ren, who were also teachers and friends to each other. Qingtian Street was inhabited by many professors and scholars after the war, bringing together many artistic and literary figures. Moreover, Nan Huai-chin, a master of Sinology, also chose to set up the Zen Seven Dharma Association at Qingtian Street at that time. The exhibition name "Bodhicitta" is a combination of Xia Jing Shan's and Yu You-ren's bynames each expressing a quality or an attribute of theirs and a reminder to their beautiful karma of devotion to "bodhicitta" at that time. Through the art of Buddhist painting by Xia Jing Shan, this exhibition not only inherits the essence of Chinese culture and Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism but also links the two masters of Sinology with the profound cultural heritage and historical trajectory of Qingtian Street.

Guidance unit: Taipei City Government
Organizer: Xia Jing Shan Arts and Culture Foundation
Case Handling Unit: Lissome Art & Culture Co., Ltd.
Co-organizer: Yu You-ren Memorial Hall and Qingtian Academy
Exhibition Instructions: Take off your shoes and put on socks when entering; Closed on Mondays