The Golden Buddha — The Light of Awakening

Radiant and serene, this painting by Marilyn captures the timeless presence of the Buddha — the embodiment of enlightenment, compassion, and inner peace. Draped in robes of golden saffron, the figure sits upon a blooming lotus, symbolizing the purity that arises from life’s depths.

Behind him, a luminous halo and shimmering waves of gold and crimson energy radiate outward, representing the awakened mind — vast, still, and filled with infinite light. The delicate gesture of the Buddha’s hand, known as the vitarka mudra, signifies teaching and the transmission of wisdom, reminding us that enlightenment is both a personal and collective awakening.

Through her exquisite attention to detail, Marilyn infuses this piece with reverence and sacred stillness. Golden Buddha — The Light of Awakening invites viewers into the silence of the soul, where peace, wisdom, and divine illumination eternally reside.