Art History 101: Wisdom and Compassion

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Everything you always wanted to know about art, but were afraid to ask.

Art History 101: Wisdom and Compassion

Sin has almost deprived us of the capacity even to stand with unshod feet before this burning bush.

Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, 1917, in his commentary on the 'Song of Songs'
Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi embracing in multiple dimensions, signifying the union of wisdom and compassion in esoteric teaching. People who laugh at this should think twice if they enjoy Marvel movies. Marvel movies are just as outrageous with their characters and costumes and aren't trying to enlighten anybody: they just want to make money.

Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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