At the age of 16, Master Xia Jing Shan learned from Mr. Guo Weiqu and other masters about flower, figure, lady, and landscape painting skills. He also traveled to famous museums around the world for further studies. He has committed to the creation of Buddhist painting. When we look at Master Xia Jing Shan’s Guanyin paintings, we can feel the pureness and serenity in both appearance and spirit, presenting the harmony wisdom and grace of Guanyin Bodhisattv. This study based on the theme of Guanyin’s paintings of Xia Jing Shan to discuss image features and inner spirit characteristics of his creation. Master Xia Jing Shan, at the age of 28 (1950), went to follow and learn Buddhism from Master Nanting and was devoted himself to Buddhism. Since then, Master Xia has been immersed in Buddhism learning and realization. Based on religion, Master Xia has been looking for complete thoughts and drives to inspire morals. He observes things through self- reflection and demonstrates the valuable spirit of benefiting the public by establishing a Buddhism art academy, Jingshan College of Art where he allowed hundreds of low income young students to learn painting. He also financed the preservation of important Qingzhou Longxing Temple in Shandong area built in North Wei Dynasty for historical and artistic Buddha sculptures.
