Let Virtue Fill the Land
"I vow not to attain Buddhahood if I can not vacate hell. May I achieve nirvana only when I salvage all sentient beings."
Across the earth outward to the universe,
From the void of this experiential realm,
Use your heart to listen and
Discover a release from suffering.
There can be no amount of time
That will make you repent your dreams.
May enlightenment come in this lifetime,
To fill the land with virtue.
善满人间
「地狱不空，誓不成佛， 众生度尽，方证菩提」
从此遍虚空法界，
亘天地宇宙，
一心倾听，
一心救拔；
任百千万劫
也不悔宏愿
愿众生皆菩萨
化善满人间
Design Concept
An artwork that at once seems both pensive and hopeful, “Let Virtue fill the Land” tells the story of an utterly altruistic bodhisattva. It is a story of sacrifice and compassion. According to legend, the saint sculpted here—Ksitigarbha—sacrificed the attainment of enlightenment in the vow to help those who suffer. The piece’s brooding colors reflect the many troubles of the world, while a radiant light shines behind the saint beckoning to find peace and wisdom. Carrying the bodhisattva is a fearsome lion, guarding those under his protection against what adversities may come. This piece suggests a spirit of resilience and finding hope in dark times, and it depicts one who has sacrificed everything to help others find that hope.
佛像艺术创作，一直是艺术家杨惠姗最为重视的主题，其中“地藏系列”更占有重要地位。自该系列于2015年推出以来，在五年间，艺术家曾多次对这一佛像作品进行调整与深化。因为对杨惠姗而言，佛像艺术的创作与精进，从来没有停止的一天。
随着时间流转，艺术家对于佛像的体悟与感受也不断发生变化。她认为，每一个阶段的完成，都是艺术家与佛像之间感应与观照的结果。因此，在艺廊中，《善满人间》才会呈现出多种不同法相的地藏创作。
