Empty of a self by artist Mike Heseltine. Buddhist concept of oneness.

Empty of a self print.

Empty of a self.

Empty of self connects us. The 'self' identifies as a separate and individual form not subject to change or impermanence. Our sense of self is very constant. Perhaps it is the product of the ego, which needs to feel unique. Identifying as an individual 'self' is essential in enabling us to navigate and survive in the world of 'form'.

However, If you embrace the idea that we are impermanent and subject to constant change, with no permanent 'self' or form that lives on, then this awakens within us the idea of the formless, which is beyond death. Jesus called it 'eternal life'. It is 'no self', it is the formless one life. The Buddha talked about 'no self' (anattā or anātman) which is that there is no unchanging, permanent self or essence found in any phenomenon.

Death is the transition from Form to Formless and I think can be experienced at any time through the letting go of all concept of 'self'. In so doing, death is seen not as an end, and no longer to be feared. As Eckhart Tolle writes..."The secret of life is to die before you die and find that there is no death."

I think stillness is the path to finding the formless within ourselves.

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£85 including p&p (Frame and mount not included ).
Hand signed and numbered prints limited to a total run of 500.
Archival Giclee print on acid free 220g/m2 high quality watercolour paper.

Archival Giclee prints are produced using very high quality inks producing a high level of quality and longevity. The above image is an example of the type of framing we use but please note the frame and mount is not included in the price. The actual size of the image (including a margin to show the signature and number) is 20.5cm x 29cm.

We recommend you frame your print with a deep mount of approximately 10-15cm and a simple wooden frame. This makes the overall frame size approximately 45cm x 55cm.

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