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Jizo, a compassionate Japanese bodhisattva who vowed not to reach Nirvana until every other soul attains enlightenment. He is particularly attentive to unborn children and those who die before reaching adulthood.
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Karla Allen, Catherine Baldwin, Fred Donnelly, Bobbie Long, Jane Murphy, Michelle Price, Sailaja Valluru, Natasha Wenberg
2011 Compassionate Leader
Chanel Arnold, Christina Atkins, Michele Bain, Laura Baas, Deborah Beasley, David Collins, Rachel Divers, Martha Fish, Adrian Gray, Lamone Hodges, Courtney Horton, Mary Hudson, Trey Jolly, Johnny Kelly, Darlene Kimball, Gabrielle Kuntapay, Nichole Lamm, Ginger Lorenzi, Emily Mattscheck, Megan Mears, Kelly Payne, Charlene Phillips, Megan Potts, Deborah Purser, Lisa Saye, Paul Steinkirchner, Rita Tabron, Susan Trombley, Wanda Vaziri, Shellie Wilkins
Actor: Daune Campbell as "Nancy"
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Production: Frozen by Bryony Lavery
Sept. 22 - Oct. 3, 2009
Details: www.shamelesshussy.com
shameless hussy productions presents
FROZEN By Bryony Lavery, Directed by Renée Iaci
September 22 - October 3, 2009 VANCOUVER PREMIERE
"A big, brave, compassionate play about grief, revenge, forgiveness and bearing the unbearable." - New York Times
One evening ten-year-old Rhona goes missing.
Her mother, Nancy, retreats into a state of frozen hope. Agnetha, an American academic, comes to England to research a thesis: "Serial Killing—A Forgivable Act?" Then there's Ralph, a loner who's looking for some distraction. Drawn together by horrific circumstances, these three embark on a harrowing, strangely beautiful and cathartic journey.
Angry, humane and compassionate, Frozen is an extraordinary play that entwines the lives of a murderer, the mother of one of his victims and his psychologist, to explore our capacity for forgiveness, remorse and change after an act that would seem to rule them out entirely.
This professional presentation is produced by one of Canada’s most provocative touring theatre companies, shameless hussy productions, with the generous support of Theatre at UBC. The hussies continue to travel extensively across Canada this season with two of their critically acclaimed plays. More: www.shamelesshussy.com
“A major play… Thrilling, humane and timely.” - Times (London)
One the UK’s busiest playwrights, Bryony Lavery has penned over forty plays since 1976. She earned her reputation early with the company Female Trouble and as AD of Gay Sweatshop. Her latest work is an adaptation of Magdalen King-Hall's 1943 novel, The Life and Death of the Wicked Lady Skelton. Lavery is used to the assumption that her work is invariably heavyweight as well as feminist. Her play Frozen received the UK's prestigious Barclay Award for Best New Play of 1998.
"What I wanted to express particularly [with Frozen] was the immense journey of a victim of such horror, through impenetrable dark." - Bryony Lavery
"Consistently surprising… the almost thriller-like promise of the play's climactic confrontation is like a time-bomb ticking in the back of your head." - Independent
Theatre at UBC BFA Acting Alumni Renée Iaci Directs and is joined by recent MFA Directing grad Chris McGregor (Directing Advisor). Starring Daune Campbell, Alumni Anthony F. Ingram & Deb Pickman with BFA Acting Candidate Andrew Lynch and Stage Management by Lois Dawson.
The company includes Theatre at UBC Alumni Lauchlin Johnston (Set), Don Griffiths (Lighting) & Jay Havens (Costumes) with Stephen Bulat (Original Music) Ion Design & Branding (Graphic & Video Art Design), Travis Nelson (Tattoo Art), Pink Monkey Studios (Publicity Photography) & BFA Design Candidate Maria Fumano (Properties).
"[a] fine play…so concentrated and unflinching that at times it takes your breath away." - Observer
DOROTHY SOMERSET STUDIO THEATRE: SEPTEMBER 22 – OCTOBER 3, 2009
6361 University Blvd. UBC Campus – Parking: West Parkade 4 min walk to venue. Access University Blvd. off NW Marine Dr. Map: www.maps.ubc.ca/PROD/index_detail.php?locat1=320, 2 for 1 & $5 Students: Sept. 22, 23 & 29, Opening Night: Thurs. Sept. 24, Matinee: Oct. 3 @ 2pm, Donor Matinee: Sept.26 @ 2pm all tix $25 (tax receipt for additional donations) | Curtain: Mon. - Sat. @ 7:30 pm nightly, Tickets: Reg. $25/Senior $20/Student $15 | Mondays $5 for all UBC Alumni | Box Office: 604.822.2678 | More: www.shamelesshussy.com
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shameless hussy productions “telling provocative stories about women, to inspire the hand that rocks the cradle to rock the world”
LAgo brand, USA | INDISPENSABLE (Art by the oz.)
Opens: May 26, 2012 | 8-11pm
On view: May 26 - June 9, 2012
Known Gallery
441 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
info@knowngallery.com
LEGOLIZE IT!
LOS ANGELES, CA. May 10, 2012. In compassionate compliance with CA Proposition 215, the LAgo brand, in a landmark partnership with The Seventh Letter and Known Gallery Worldwide, is stoked to announce the Grand Opening of the inaugural LAgo brand Collective - "INDISPENSABLE: Art by the ounce." (Compassionate Care Clinic and Fine Art Dispensary). (cough.)
In the wake of increasing raids on Medical Marijuana dispensaries by local, state and federal drug enforcement agencies, the LAgo brand's brand-new, flagship storefront is set to open on May 26, 2012 at Known Gallery located at 441 North Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles. The LAgo brand, as a perpetual "harvest" of healing power, has been especially commodified to meet the addictions of anyone who has ever wanted to experience the transaction of purchasing medical marijuana - or fine art - at a legal business organization.
Synthetic starter-plants, seedlings, clones, and a totally huge selection of intoxicating, fake plastic buds- all built with LEGO bricks to resemble some of the finest strains of medicinal marijuana ever grown will be on display and available for limited purchase. (cough.)
NO "SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION" NECESSARY! THERE'S NOT A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE! NO MEDICAL MARIJUANA ID CARD? NO PROBLEM, MON!
*WARNING: ART NOT FOR ACTUAL SMOKING...CHOKING HAZARD UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE* (cough..)
Quan Yin... the Goddess of Compassion and Mercy
Quan Yin is one of the most universally beloved of deities in the Buddhist tradition. Also known as Kuan Yin, Quan'Am (Vietnam), Kannon (Japan), and Kanin (Bali), She is the embodiment of compassionate loving kindness. As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, She hears the cries of all beings. Quan Yin enjoys a strong resonance with the Christian Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and the Tibetan goddess Tara.
In many images she is shown carrying the pearls of illumination. Often Quan Yin is shown pouring a stream of healing water, the "Water of Life," from a small vase. With this water devotees and all living things are blessed with physical and spiritual peace. She holds a sheaf of ripe rice or a bowl of rice seed as a metaphor for fertility and sustenance. The dragon, an ancient symbol for high spirituality, wisdom, strength, and divine powers of transformation, is a common motif found in combination with the Goddess of Mercy.
Sometimes Kuan Yin is represented as a many armed figure, with each hand either containing a different cosmic symbol or expressing a specific ritual position, or mudra. This characterizes the Goddess as the source and sustenance of all things. Her cupped hands often form the Yoni Mudra, symbolizing the womb as the door for entry to this world through the universal female principle.
Quan Yin, as a true Enlightened One, or Bodhisattva, vowed to remain in the earthly realms and not enter the heavenly worlds until all other living things have completed their own enlightenment and thus become liberated from the pain-filled cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
There are numerous legends that recount the miracles which Quan Yin performs to help those who call on Her. Like Artemis, She is a virgin Goddess who protects women, offers them a religious life as an alternative to marriage, and grants children to those who desire them.
The Goddess of Mercy is unique among the heavenly hierarchy in that She is so utterly free from pride or vengefulness that She remains reluctant to punish even those to whom a severe lesson might be appropriate. Individuals who could be sentenced to dreadful penance in other systems can attain rebirth and renewal by simply calling upon Her graces with utter and absolute sincerity. It is said that, even for one kneeling beneath the executioner's sword already raised to strike, a single heartfelt cry to Bodhisattva Quan Yin will cause the blade to fall shattered to the ground.
The many stories and anecdotes featuring this Goddess serve to convey the idea of an enlightened being who embodies the attributes of an all pervasive, all consuming, unwavering loving compassion and who is accessible to everyone. Quan Yin counsels us by Her actions to cultivate within ourselves those particular refined qualities that all beings are said to naturally possess in some vestigial form.
Contemplating the Goddess of Mercy involves little dogma or ritual. The simplicity of this gentle being and Her standards tends to lead Her devotees towards becoming more compassionate and loving themselves. A deep sense of service to all fellow beings naturally follows any devotion to the Goddess.
Guanyin (Chinese: 觀音; pinyin: Guānyīn; Wade-Giles: kuan-yin, Japanese: Kannon, Korean: Gwan-eum, Vietnamese: Quan Âm) is the bodhisattva associated with compassion as venerated by East Asian Buddhists, usually as a female. The name Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin (觀世音, pinyin: Guānshìyīn, Wade-Giles: kuan-shih yin) which means (hola estudiantes de la oxford)buddha god of mercy (not the game) "Observing the Sounds (or Cries) of the World". Source: Bethleen Cole
It is generally accepted (in the Chinese community) that Guanyin originated as the Sanskrit Avalokiteśvara (अवलोकितेश्वर), which is her male form. Commonly known in English as the Goddess of Mercy. Guanyin is also revered by Chinese Daoists (Taoists) as an Immortal.
More in my sets... Buddhas and Gods and Living in a Jungle.
A Wheelchair Division competitor climbs the final hill in the 2010 Falmouth Road Race on August 15, 2010.
Driving Miss Daisy at Theatre Royal, Sydney, Australia...
This evening was opening night for Driving Miss Daisy at the Theatre Royal in King Street, Sydney.
A timeless American play, which inspired the beloved Academy Award®- winning film, Driving Miss Daisy tells the affecting story of the decades-long relationship between an elderly Southern Jewish woman, Daisy Werthan, and her compassionate African-American chauffeur, Hoke Colburn. Their iconic tale of pride, changing times and the transformative power of friendship has warmed the hearts of millions worldwide.
Promo...
Don't miss 2013's hottest ticket as two of the world's greatest living actors arrive in Australia to perform Alfred Uhry's timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, Driving Miss Daisy.
The stage will light up, with the extraordinary talents of the legendary five-time Tony Award® winner and three-time Academy Award® nominee ANGELA LANSBURY and two-time Tony Award® winner and Honorary Academy Award® recipient JAMES EARL JONES. David Esbjornson's acclaimed, smash-hit production has dazzled audiences and critics alike on Broadway and the West End.
Inspiration for the much-loved Oscar winning movie, Driving Miss Daisy is the charming, poignant and utterly compelling tale of the unlikely, long-lasting friendship that blossoms between a prickly, elderly Southern matriarch and her kind-hearted chauffeur, Hoke. As the wheels turn and the decades roll by against a backdrop of prejudice, inequality and civil unrest, the pair slowly transcend their differences and ultimately grow to rely on each other far more than either of them ever expected.
Sparklingly funny, irresistibly heart-warming and with an unmissable stellar cast, Driving Miss Daisy is the must-see show for 2013.
Don't miss 2013's hottest ticket as two of the world's greatest living actors arrive in Australia to perform Alfred Uhry's timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, Driving Miss Daisy.
Limited season from 1 - 31 March
The Theatre Royal stage will light up with the extraordinary talents of the legendary five-time Tony Award® winner and three-time Academy Award® nominee ANGELA LANSBURY and two-time Tony Award® winner and Honorary Academy Award® recipient JAMES EARL JONES. Also starring four-time Tony Award® winner BOYD GAINES, David Esbjornson's acclaimed, smash-hit production has dazzled audiences and critics alike on Broadway and the West End.
Inspiration for the much-loved Oscar winning movie, Driving Miss Daisy is the charming, poignant and utterly compelling tale of the unlikely, long-lasting friendship that blossoms between a prickly, elderly Southern matriarch and her kind-hearted chauffeur, Hoke. As the wheels turn and the decades roll by against a backdrop of prejudice, inequality and civil unrest, the pair slowly transcend their differences and ultimately grow to rely on each other far more than either of them ever expected.
Sparklingly funny, irresistibly heart-warming and with an unmissable stellar cast, Driving Miss Daisy is the must-see show for 2013.
Reviews...
Stage Whispers - 10/02/13
“...a trilogy of perfection”
Aussie Theatre – 11/02/13
“...a once in a life-time opportunity to see two of the worlds’ greatest theatre legends on stage in Australia”
Theatre People – 11/02/13
“...nothing less than the most superb piece of acting”
“...timeless star quality, attentiveness, awe-inspiring craftsmanship” “...warm, honestly funny, sincere, composed, poised and utterly astounding”
The Australian – 11/02/13
“...every person in the theatre was on their feet, some with tears in their eyes”
Courier Mail – 12/02/13
“This production of Driving Miss Daisy is a theatrical masterpiece that those who are fortunate enough to see will never forget.” “A spine-tingling piece of theatre”
“They take what is already a warm, funny, engaging and compelling piece of theatre and turn it into something truly magnificent.”
Special Guests: The Member for Wentworth and Shadow Minister for Communications and Broadband Malcolm Turnbull (Angela Lansbury’s cousin) with Lucy Turnbull and their daughter Daisy; Bronwyn Bishop MP; ABC TV’s Margaret Pomeranz; Kerri-Anne Kennerley; Channel 7 newsreaders Chris Bath, Mark Ferguson and Anne Sanders; Channel 9 newsreader Deborah Knight; actors Tom Burlinson, Mitchell Butel, Gigi Edgley, David Harris, Amanda Harrison, Nancye Hayes, Erika Heynatz, Jay Laga'aia, Steve Le Marquand, Todd McKenney, Sharon Millerchip, Ben Mingay, Tara Morice, Amanda Muggleton, Lola Nixon, Peter Phelps and Ian Stenlake; choreographer Kelley Abbey; radio announcers Stuart Bocking, Tony Delroy, Rob Duckworth, Brendan “Jonesy” Jones, Dominic Knight, Simon Marnie and Jason Morrison; theatre producer James Thane; along with Driving Miss Daisy playwright Alfred Uhry, Broadway producer Adam Zotovich and Australian producer John Frost, amongst others.
Websites
Driving Miss Daisy - Daisy On Stage (Australia)
Daisy On Broadway
Theatre Royal
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Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh says listening can help end the suffering of an individual, put an end to war and change the world for the better. Watch as he explains how to practice compassionate listening.
Poet, philosopher, legendary wrestler, and extraordinarily compassionate man - it is no wonder that Pahlavan Mahmud became Khiva’s patron saint. Mahmud was known for his empathetic generosity, he worked to help the poor and the oppressed with his actions and donations. He died in the 1320s, but the Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum was built as a memorial in the 1700s, centuries after his death to celebrate his great life and actions after he was patronized. More than a simple Mausoleum, the site is an architectural gem, where turquoise shining tiles decorate the walls of the largest dome of Khiva.
The Persian-style building, with its turquoise dome and stunning courtyard, is a sight to behold. These stunning features make the Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum one of the most beautiful sites you can visit in Khiva.
In contrast to the other two books on child-rearing I read (see here and here), I don't particularly recommend this book. In my opinion, its title and subtitle are quite misleading. The author is a psychiatrist, and he describes many case studies of clinically psychotic patients, both parents and children, who were likely harmed by the way they were raised. The author also points out what not to do in order to, in his opinion, avoid such psychotic outcomes. But he very rarely actually gives any advice what one should actually DO in the positive sense. Less than a third of the book is devoted to positive advice and it remains very abstract, not at all practical. And I would even go as far as saying that the author's advice and conclusions are actually sometimes misguided, as he tends to generalize his findings from the clinically ill to the population at large. While I agree that elements of the described problems are, indeed, present in most families, and one should try to become aware of them and avoid or at least reduce them, some of the radical approaches propagated by the author, such as parent-child separation, while probably beneficial in certain cases, don' t seem appropriate to be applied to 'normal' families. In general, one aspect that seems to be lacking is to try to determine factors that are due to western, in particular American, society and factors that are due to biology (say, due to evolutional adaptation).
high up in lulu's tree ♥
in october, pink.. blossoms! ~
~ for breast cancer awareness (= daily checks, annual mammograms!)
~ from the compassionate heart of Saint Francis .. whose birthday & Loving Light for ~All~ beings is celebrated *
~ as we rededicate ourselves to peace* in honor of Gandhi, whose birthday is also celebrated this month
~ and.. a few days ago, pink blossomed in the sky with the total eclipse of october's full moon!
(there are photographs for the above, in a comment box below :)
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dearest heart tribe .. have missed you very much *
wish i could've posted this at the beginning of october.. (couldn't due to injury/health stuff, ironically from clean-up after the last hurricane;) .. so am determined to this morning in case we lose power.
hurricane ana is due to arrive near o'ahu in a few hours.
right now, she's moving past the big island and is south of maui, moloka'i & lana'i ..
S/SE shores will be most battered .. (that's where i live, so am ready as i can be.)
hurricane ana began forming only a few days ago in the mid-pacific.. and she is now the 4th(!) hurricane to impact our hawai'ian islands in two months.
if you see the radar images, she looks enormous... and our islands are comparatively so very wee. just specks in an ocean of blue ..
mālama pono and aloha to everyone here ... and compassionate embraces to all affected in bermuda by the hurricane there.. trees, animals, people!
loving blessings to ALL beings everywhere ~~
and blossoming pink light to you, dear heartfriends ~ love You *
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Joel 2
God: Even now, turn back your heart and rededicate yourselves to Me;
Show Me your repentance by fasting, weeping, and mourning.
13 Rip the wickedness out of your hearts; don’t just tear your clothing.
Now return to Me, your True God.
You already know He is gracious and compassionate.
He does not anger easily and maintains faithful love.
He is willing to relent and not harm you.
14 Who knows? Perhaps He will turn and relieve you of this threat,
and leave behind some blessing as He goes—...
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The Forgiveness Test
Eric Metaxas, 7 Women: And The Secret Of Their Greatness
Hi, I'm Eric.
Editor's Note: Corrie ten Boom, arrested for hiding Dutch Jews from the Nazis, survived the horrors of a concentration camp to astonish the world by forgiving her tormentors. We hope you are blessed today by this excerpt of 7 Women And The Secret Of Their Greatness and will be exhorted to forgive as Corrie did.
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Healing was linked to forgiveness, Corrie wrote.
Each had something to forgive, whether it was a neighbor who had turned him in to the Nazi authorities or a vicious camp guard or a brutal soldier.
In mid-May 1945 the Allies marched into Holland, to the unspeakable joy of the Dutch people. Despite the distractions of her work, Corrie was still restless, and she desperately missed her beloved Betsie. But now she remembered Betsie’s words: that they must tell others what they had learned.
Thus began more than three decades of travel around the world as a “tramp for the Lord,” as Corrie described herself. She told people her story, of God’s forgiveness of sins, and of the need for people to forgive those who had harmed them.
Corrie herself was put to the test in 1947 while speaking in a Munich church. At the close of the service, a balding man in a gray overcoat stepped forward to greet her. Corrie froze. She knew this man well; he’d been one of the most vicious guards at Ravensbrück, one who had mocked the women prisoners as they showered. “It came back with a rush,” she wrote, “the huge room with its harsh overhead lights; the pathetic pile of dresses and shoes in the center of the floor; the shame of walking naked past this man.”
And now he was pushing his hand out to shake hers, and saying:
“A fine message, Fraulein! How good it is to know that, as you say, all our sins are at the bottom of the sea!”
And I, who had spoken so glibly of forgiveness, fumbled in my pocketbook rather than take that hand. He would not remember me, of course — how could he remember one prisoner among those thousands of women?
But I remembered him and the leather crop swinging from his belt. I was face to face with one of my captors, and my blood seemed to freeze.
“You mentioned Ravensbrück in your talk,” he was saying. “I was a guard there... But since that time,” he went on, “I have become a Christian. I know that God has forgiven me for the cruel things I did there, but I would like to hear it from your lips as well. Fraulein” — again the hand came out —“will you forgive me?”
And I stood there — I whose sins had again and again to be forgiven — and could not forgive. Betsie had died in that place — could he erase her slow terrible death simply for the asking?
The soldier stood there expectantly, waiting for Corrie to shake his hand. She “wrestled with the most difficult thing I had ever had to do. For I had to do it — I knew that. The message that God forgives has a prior condition: that we forgive those who have injured us.”
Standing there before the former S.S. man, Corrie remembered that forgiveness is an act of the will — not an emotion. “Jesus, help me!” she prayed. “I can lift my hand. I can do that much. You supply the feeling.”
Corrie thrust out her hand.
And as I did, an incredible thing took place. The current started in my shoulder, raced down my arm, sprang into our joined hands. And then this healing warmth seemed to flood my whole being, bringing tears to my eyes.
“I forgive you, brother!” I cried. “With all my heart.”
For a long moment we grasped each other’s hands, the former guard and the former prisoner. I had never known God’s love so intensely as I did then. But even so, I realized it was not my love. I had tried, and did not have the power. It was the power of the Holy Spirit.1
Excerpted from 7 Women: And The Secret Of Their Greatness by Eric Metaxas, copyright Eric Metaxas, 2015.
“The British are among the worst idlers in the world. We work among the lowest hours, we retire early and our productivity is poor. Whereas Indian children aspire to be doctors or businessmen, the British are more interested in football and pop music”
That's according to compassionate conservatives Kwasi Kwarteng, Priti Patel, Dominic Raab, Chris Skidmore and Liz Truss (2012) in their book en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britannia_Unchained
Priti Patel (born 1972) is a British politician who served as Home Secretary from 2019 to 2022. A member of the Conservative Party, she was Secretary of State for International Development from 2016 to 2017. Patel has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Witham since 2010. She is ideologically on the right wing of the Conservative Party; she considers herself to be a Thatcherite and has attracted attention for her socially conservative stances. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priti_Patel
CC BY Licensed portrait of Priti Patel from by Richard Townshend on Wikimedia Commons w.wiki/5$eB
LAgo brand, USA | INDISPENSABLE (Art by the oz.)
Opens: May 26, 2012 | 8-11pm
On view: May 26 - June 9, 2012
Known Gallery
441 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
info@knowngallery.com
LEGOLIZE IT!
LOS ANGELES, CA. May 10, 2012. In compassionate compliance with CA Proposition 215, the LAgo brand, in a landmark partnership with The Seventh Letter and Known Gallery Worldwide, is stoked to announce the Grand Opening of the inaugural LAgo brand Collective - "INDISPENSABLE: Art by the ounce." (Compassionate Care Clinic and Fine Art Dispensary). (cough.)
In the wake of increasing raids on Medical Marijuana dispensaries by local, state and federal drug enforcement agencies, the LAgo brand's brand-new, flagship storefront is set to open on May 26, 2012 at Known Gallery located at 441 North Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles. The LAgo brand, as a perpetual "harvest" of healing power, has been especially commodified to meet the addictions of anyone who has ever wanted to experience the transaction of purchasing medical marijuana - or fine art - at a legal business organization.
Synthetic starter-plants, seedlings, clones, and a totally huge selection of intoxicating, fake plastic buds- all built with LEGO bricks to resemble some of the finest strains of medicinal marijuana ever grown will be on display and available for limited purchase. (cough.)
NO "SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION" NECESSARY! THERE'S NOT A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE! NO MEDICAL MARIJUANA ID CARD? NO PROBLEM, MON!
*WARNING: ART NOT FOR ACTUAL SMOKING...CHOKING HAZARD UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE* (cough..)
Beginning with the 2nd century B.C., and continuing into the 6th century A.D., the paintings and sculptures in the caves of Ajanta and Ellora, inspired by Buddhism and its compassionate ethos, unleashed a surge of artistic excellence unmatched in human history. These Buddhist and Jain caves are ornately carved, yet seem quiet and meditative and exude a divine energy and power.
About 107 km from the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, are the rock-out caves of Ajanta nestled in a panoramic gorge, in the form of a gigantic horseshoe. A set of 29 caves, Ajanta is among the finest examples of some of the earliest Buddhist architecture, cave paintings and sculptures. These caves comprise Chaitya halls or shrines, dedicated to Lord Buddha and Viharas or monasteries, used by Buddhist monks for meditation and the study of Buddhist teachings. The paintings that adorn the walls and ceilings of the caves depict incidents from the life of lord Buddha and various Buddhist divinities. Among the most interesting paintings are the Jataka tales, illustrating diverse stories relating to the previous incarnations of the Buddha as Bodhisattava, a saintly being who is destined to become the Buddha. These elaborate sculptures and paintings stand in impressive grandeur in spite of withstanding the ravages of time. Amid the beautiful images and paintings are sculptures of Buddha, calm and serene in contemplation.
The cave temples and monasteries at Ellora, excavated out of the vertical face of an escarpment, are 26 km north of Aurangabad. Sculptors, inspired by Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism, created elaborate rock carvings. Extending in a linear arrangement, the 34 caves contain Buddhist Chaityas or halls of worship, Viharas or monasteries and Hindu and Jain temples. Spanning a period of about 600 years between the 5th and 11th century A.D., the earliest excavation here is of the Dhumar Lena (Cave 29). The most imposing excavation is, without doubt, that of the magnificent Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) which is the largest monolithic structure in the world. Known as Verul in ancient times, it has continuously attracted pilgrims through the centuries to the present day.
Declared as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO since 1983, the paintings and sculptures of Ajanta and Ellora, considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, have had a great influence in the development of art in India. The creative use of colour and freedom of expression used in depicting human and animal forms makes the cave paintings at Ajanta one of the high watermarks of artistic creativity. The Ellora preserved as an artistic legacy that will continue to inspire and enrich the lives of generations to come. Not only is this cave complex a unique artistic creation and an excellent example of technological exploit but also, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India.
Meet Marj... I called her a lady of substance... trully deserving to be called a lady... respectable, achiever, fighter, kind, compassionate, beautiful, elegant, and most of all... she has a BIG BIG HEART to people who are in greater need... she graciously makes everyone happy yet she is so humble in what she do... I'm truly proud to have known you Marj... you're one of a kind... and we love you... :)
To Josef de Guzman (PsorPhil President), my very special thank you for making this shoot a super fun, super enjoyable, and super fiesta (tsibugan with kulitan to the max) SHOOT! Definitely topped my most memorable shoot in my entire photography experience. There's a lot of LOVE in the air... I can't explain but the moment I step inside the penthouse... I feel like there's a lot of heart-shape people ready to flash their sweetest smile, love, and hugs. Awww! :)
Kudos to you for being such a good leader, a brother/friend to everyone... I've known you for years and yet, I'm still amazed of you each time. You made me more and more proud each day... truly, you're someone that i called "GREAT" in its true sense... God bless you always.
And to my BESTFRIEND Kate... what can I say... you know we have the same heartbeat best... I LOVE YOU... i'm glad when you're glad and i'm sad when you're sad... always remember, when nothing is left, you can count on me OK? And once again, I'm so very thankful for bringing colors to this shoot... you made everybody look extra fab again... you never lost your magic touch... that i think can never be taken away from you... and i'm proud and ready to shout to the world that you're the best!!! And know what? The entire PsorPhil loves you too... they were amazed not only by your multiple talents but most importantly... THE BEAUTY WITHIN YOU... which i saw first... ^_^
To the models/friends: MM, Erick, Gea, PsorPhil/Angels Image Models... what can i say... you all saw the photos that we took... and yesss... YOU GUYS ROCK BIG TIME!!! i'm sooo proud of you guys... and i wish all the best of life for each and everyone... until our next shoot... which i can't wait to come... ^_^
PS: Karl, you can't escape me next time... Hehehe... :D
Special thank you to all for helping me out set up everything... for door to door delivery... Gea, thank you so much. And to the two love birds, STAR & MARK... you guys made me extra proud... keep the humble and loving hearts... may God bless you more... :)
Credits:
Model: Marj
Makeup & Hairstyle: Kate T. Aguilar
Location:
Makati Prime Tower Suites Penthouse
Kalayaan Avenue corner P. Burgos St., Bel-Air
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
“The British are among the worst idlers in the world. We work among the lowest hours, we retire early and our productivity is poor. Whereas Indian children aspire to be doctors or businessmen, the British are more interested in football and pop music”
That's according to compassionate conservatives Kwasi Kwarteng, Priti Patel, Dominic Raab, Chris Skidmore and Liz Truss (2012) in their book en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britannia_Unchained
Christopher Skidmore (born 1981) is a British politician. He served as Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation from December 2018 to July 2019, and from September 2019 to February 2020, during which he signed UK's Net Zero pledge into law. He also served as Interim Minister for Energy and Clean Growth. Currently, he serves as the Chair of the Net Zero review since September 2022. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Skidmore
Official portrait of Chris Skidmore by Chris McAndrew via Wikimedia Commons w.wiki/63EU
Pamela L. "Pam" Pope, a beautiful and compassionate young woman, has a dream: she owns and operates a martial arts school, hoping to use her training and lessons to inspire young people to realize their own dreams.
Both this drawing and the fictional characters were inspired by fond memories of my brief time at Thousand Waves Seido Karate on Belmont, mid-1990's. Created on Wednesday, Sept. 23
Prismacolor Premier watercolor colored pencils, Prismacolor Ebony graphite drawing pencil, Prismacolor illustration markers, Prismacolor double-ended art marker, Prismacolor Artgum eraser, Prismacolor Premier pencil sharpener
Blick Studios acid-free drawing pad
8 x 10
2015
Beginning with the 2nd century B.C., and continuing into the 6th century A.D., the paintings and sculptures in the caves of Ajanta and Ellora, inspired by Buddhism and its compassionate ethos, unleashed a surge of artistic excellence unmatched in human history. These Buddhist and Jain caves are ornately carved, yet seem quiet and meditative and exude a divine energy and power.
About 107 km from the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, are the rock-out caves of Ajanta nestled in a panoramic gorge, in the form of a gigantic horseshoe. A set of 29 caves, Ajanta is among the finest examples of some of the earliest Buddhist architecture, cave paintings and sculptures. These caves comprise Chaitya halls or shrines, dedicated to Lord Buddha and Viharas or monasteries, used by Buddhist monks for meditation and the study of Buddhist teachings. The paintings that adorn the walls and ceilings of the caves depict incidents from the life of lord Buddha and various Buddhist divinities. Among the most interesting paintings are the Jataka tales, illustrating diverse stories relating to the previous incarnations of the Buddha as Bodhisattava, a saintly being who is destined to become the Buddha. These elaborate sculptures and paintings stand in impressive grandeur in spite of withstanding the ravages of time. Amid the beautiful images and paintings are sculptures of Buddha, calm and serene in contemplation.
The cave temples and monasteries at Ellora, excavated out of the vertical face of an escarpment, are 26 km north of Aurangabad. Sculptors, inspired by Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism, created elaborate rock carvings. Extending in a linear arrangement, the 34 caves contain Buddhist Chaityas or halls of worship, Viharas or monasteries and Hindu and Jain temples. Spanning a period of about 600 years between the 5th and 11th century A.D., the earliest excavation here is of the Dhumar Lena (Cave 29). The most imposing excavation is, without doubt, that of the magnificent Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) which is the largest monolithic structure in the world. Known as Verul in ancient times, it has continuously attracted pilgrims through the centuries to the present day.
Declared as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO since 1983, the paintings and sculptures of Ajanta and Ellora, considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, have had a great influence in the development of art in India. The creative use of colour and freedom of expression used in depicting human and animal forms makes the cave paintings at Ajanta one of the high watermarks of artistic creativity. The Ellora preserved as an artistic legacy that will continue to inspire and enrich the lives of generations to come. Not only is this cave complex a unique artistic creation and an excellent example of technological exploit but also, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India.
Beginning with the 2nd century B.C., and continuing into the 6th century A.D., the paintings and sculptures in the caves of Ajanta and Ellora, inspired by Buddhism and its compassionate ethos, unleashed a surge of artistic excellence unmatched in human history. These Buddhist and Jain caves are ornately carved, yet seem quiet and meditative and exude a divine energy and power.
About 107 km from the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, are the rock-out caves of Ajanta nestled in a panoramic gorge, in the form of a gigantic horseshoe. A set of 29 caves, Ajanta is among the finest examples of some of the earliest Buddhist architecture, cave paintings and sculptures. These caves comprise Chaitya halls or shrines, dedicated to Lord Buddha and Viharas or monasteries, used by Buddhist monks for meditation and the study of Buddhist teachings. The paintings that adorn the walls and ceilings of the caves depict incidents from the life of lord Buddha and various Buddhist divinities. Among the most interesting paintings are the Jataka tales, illustrating diverse stories relating to the previous incarnations of the Buddha as Bodhisattava, a saintly being who is destined to become the Buddha. These elaborate sculptures and paintings stand in impressive grandeur in spite of withstanding the ravages of time. Amid the beautiful images and paintings are sculptures of Buddha, calm and serene in contemplation.
The cave temples and monasteries at Ellora, excavated out of the vertical face of an escarpment, are 26 km north of Aurangabad. Sculptors, inspired by Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism, created elaborate rock carvings. Extending in a linear arrangement, the 34 caves contain Buddhist Chaityas or halls of worship, Viharas or monasteries and Hindu and Jain temples. Spanning a period of about 600 years between the 5th and 11th century A.D., the earliest excavation here is of the Dhumar Lena (Cave 29). The most imposing excavation is, without doubt, that of the magnificent Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) which is the largest monolithic structure in the world. Known as Verul in ancient times, it has continuously attracted pilgrims through the centuries to the present day.
Declared as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO since 1983, the paintings and sculptures of Ajanta and Ellora, considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, have had a great influence in the development of art in India. The creative use of colour and freedom of expression used in depicting human and animal forms makes the cave paintings at Ajanta one of the high watermarks of artistic creativity. The Ellora preserved as an artistic legacy that will continue to inspire and enrich the lives of generations to come. Not only is this cave complex a unique artistic creation and an excellent example of technological exploit but also, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India.
2012-01-08师父开示
Messages from Osifu
Dharma Assembly in India
January 8th,2012
大家都在准备印度释迦牟尼佛圣地朝圣之旅启程了吧。
Everyone is preparing for the pilgrimage journey to India visiting Shakyamuni Buddha Holy Land.
真好
So nice.
师父一行10号9点可以如期抵达新郑机场。
Master and his party will arrive at ## airport at nine o’clock on 10th this month as scheduled.
我们第一次把 救拔超度法会 办到 印度释迦牟尼佛圣地。意义非常深远！
It is the first time that we will hold a Dharma assembly of salvation in Shakyamuni Buddha Holy Land, which has very profound significance.
尽快救拔超度无形的生灵是当务之急！
At present, the most urgent thing is to save and rescue the invisible souls as quickly as possible!
这是消灾化劫的一项重要举措。也是利益无形生灵离苦得乐的慈悲之举。
It is an important measure of ridding calamities and eliminating disasters. It is also a compassionate salvation that makes the invisible beings discard worries and gain happiness.
我们救拔超度的范围是全球、全世界、三界内外、各星系，无所不包、无所不含，故名大救度。
Our scopes of salvation and rescue are the whole earth、the whole world、inside and outside the three realms、each of galaxies, all-encompassing and all-inclusive. So it is called Great Salvation.
我们救拔超度的对象是全神、全佛、全仙、全圣、全真、三界六道一切生灵，无所不包、无所不含，故名大救度。
Our targets of salvation and rescueare all gods、all Buddhas、all Divinites and all souls and creatures of three realms and six ways, all-encompassing and all-inclusive. So it is called Great Salvation.
我们参与救拔超度的力量是全神、全佛、全仙、全圣、全真、全星系，无所不包、无所不含，故名大救度。
Our forces participating in salvation and rescue are all gods, all Buddhas, all Divinites and all galaxies, all-encompassing and all-inclusive. So it is called Great Salvation.
我们救拔超度生灵的数量是无量无边、不可计数、场面宏大，盛况空前，无所不包、无所不含，故名大救度。
The number of rescued living beings is immeasurable, numerous, uncountable, unprecedented, exceptionally grand, all-encompassing and all-inclusive. So it is called Great Salvation.
我们包容一切，故名大救度。
We tolerate everything, so it is called Great Salvation.
我们不分教门，故名大救度。
We don’t distinguish the religions, so it is called Great Salvation.
我们不分宗派，故名大救度。
We don’t distinguish the sects, so it is called Great Salvation.
我们不分种族，故名大救度。
We don’t distinguish races, so it is called Great Salvation.
我们不分地域，故名大救度。
We don’t distinguish the regions, so it is called Great Salvation.
我们不分阶层，故名大救度。
We don’t distinguish the classes, so it is called Great Salvation.
我们不分贫富，故名大救度。
We don’t distinguish between the rich and the poor, so it is called Great Salvation.
我们不分老幼，故名大救度。
We don’t distinguish between the old and the young, so it is called Great Salvation.
我们不分性别，故名大救度。
We don’t distinguish between male and female, so it is called Great Salvation.
我们不分人种，故名大救度。
We don’t distinguish the ethnic groups, so it is called Great Salvation.
我们不分种姓，故名大救度。
We don’t distinguish the castes, so it is called Great Salvation.
我们不分星系，故名大救度。
We don’t distinguish the galaxies, so it is called Great Salvation.
我们不分根基，故名大救度。
We don’t distinguish the bases, so it is called Great Salvation.
我们不分来历，故名大救度。
We don’t distinguish the background, so it is called Great Salvation.
我们不分出处，故名大救度。
We don’t distinguish the origins, so it is called Great Salvation.
大救度是宇宙中最大的公益事业。
Great Salvation is the biggest cause of public good in the universe.
大救度是宇宙中至高无上的使命。
Great Salvation is the supreme mission in the universe.
大救度是宇宙中高度统一的共识。
Great Salvation is a high degree of unification of consensus in the universe.
大救度是宇宙中重中之重的主题。
Great Salvation is the most important theme in the universe.
大救度是〇的全部。
Great Salvation is all of 〇.
〇师为大救度而来，〇师为大救度而归。
〇sifu comes for Great Salvation, 〇sifu returns for Great Salvation.
尔等为大救度而来，尔等为大救度而归。
You come for Great Salvation and you return for Great Salvation.
一切有利于大救度的人、事、物，师父都欢迎赞叹！
All of people and things that are in favour of Great Salvation are welcomed and praised by Master.
一切有利于大救度的人、事、物，师父都感恩欣慰！
All of people and things that are in favour of Great Salvation are thanked and gratified by Master.
一切有利于大救度的人、事、物，师父都肯定认可！
All of people and things that are in favour of Great Salvation are affirmed and accepted by Master.
大救度是师父的生命。
师父的生命是大救度。
师父大救度本来一体。
尔等大救度本来一体。
Great Salvation is Master’s life.
Master’s life is Great Salvation.
Master and Great Salvation are originally one body.
You and Great Salvation are originally one body.
我们把 救拔超度法会 办到 印度释迦牟尼佛圣地（灵鹫山、祇园等地）是一次里程碑！
We will hold a Dharma assembly of salvation in Shakyamuni Buddha Holy Land(Vulture Peak mountain and Jetavana, ect.), which is a milestone.
2011年10月第一次带领大家到 印度释迦牟尼佛圣地只是参拜朝圣并举行法会，并没有举行救拔超度法会，这一次机缘到了。
It was the first time that we visited Shakyamuni Buddha Holy Land in October 2011 for homage and pilgrimage while not having a Dharma assembly of salvation. Now the time is right.
救拔超度 当前这个时空段的重中之重、首要任务、当务之急。
During the present space and time period, salvation and rescue is top priority、primary task and urgent affair.
希望全球人类同步配合，同心同德、同波同频、齐心协力参与救拔超度。
Hope the global human to participate in salvation and rescue with their hearts resonating in the same frequency, cooperating synchronously, being of one heart and one mind and making concerted efforts.
参与人员越多越好！全球、全世界、全人类同频共振，感应道交，救拔超度力量不可思议！
The more participants, the better it will be. The whole earth, the whole world and all human beings resonate with the same frequency to reach psychic resonance. The power of salvation and rescue is beyond words and thoughts.
忏悔心越真诚救拔超度力量越大！
慈悲心越真切救拔超度力量越大！
自信心越强大救拔超度力量越大！
清净心越空灵救拔超度力量越大！
The sincerer the penitent heart, the greater the power of salvation and rescue there will be!
The clearer the compassionate heart, the greater the power of salvation and rescue there will be!
The more powerful the self-confident heart, the greater the power of salvation and rescue there will be!
The more spiritual and constant the lucid heart, the greater the power of salvation and rescue there will be!
心量越大救拔超度力量越大！
愿心越大救拔超度力量越大！
信力越大救拔超度力量越大！
相应越好救拔超度力量越大！
The broader the mind, the greater the power of salvation and rescue there will be!
The bigger the resolve, the greater the power of salvation and rescue there will be!
The greater the confidence, the greater the power of salvation and rescue there will be!
The better the resonance, the greater the power of salvation and rescue there will be!
心正、心诚、心善、心净、与佛相应同样是救拔超度的心法。
Keep your mind virtuous、faithful、benevolent and resonating with Buddhas’ mind , which is the mind method of salvation and rescue.
参与救拔超度功德无量！
参与救拔超度九祖超升！
参与救拔超度怨消债了！
参与救拔超度消灾化劫！
Participating in rescuing and saving the souls, you will get immeasurable merits and virtues.
To participate in rescuing and saving the souls, your forefathers will be rescued and promoted.
To participate in rescuing and saving the souls, your debts and hatred will be dissolved.
To participate in rescuing and saving the souls, the disaster will disappear and the calamities will be eliminated.
参与救拔超度遇难呈祥！
参与救拔超度家和事兴！
参与救拔超度神佛庇佑！
参与救拔超度恶星远离！
To participate in rescuing and saving the souls, one's bad luck will turn into good!
To participate in rescuing and saving the souls, the family will live in harmony and all affairs will prosper!
To participate in rescuing and saving the souls, God and Buddha will protect and prosper you!
To participate in rescuing and saving the souls, evil stars will be far away from you!
参与救拔超度善星照顶！
参与救拔超度恶神顶礼！
参与救拔超度善神福佑！
参与救拔超度一顺百顺！
To participate in rescuing and saving the souls, merciful stars will shine you from the top.
To participate in rescuing and saving the souls, Ahrimen will bow down to you!
To participate in rescuing and saving the souls, Good gods will bliss you!
To participate in rescuing and saving the souls, nothing succeeds like success.
参与救拔超度身强体健！
参与救拔超度病除苦离！
参与救拔超度吉祥欢喜！
参与救拔超度法喜充盈！
Participating in rescuing and saving the souls, you will be strong and healthy!
To participate in rescuing and saving the souls, disease and suffering will be away from you!
Participating in rescuing and saving the souls, you will be lucky and delighted!
Participating in rescuing and saving the souls, you will be filled with Dharma joy!
参与救拔超度能量融通！
参与救拔超度共享太平！
参与救拔超度净化提升！
参与救拔超度化身如来！
To participate in rescuing and saving the souls, your energy will be unobstructed!
Participating in rescuing and saving the souls, you will enjoy peace and security!
Participating in rescuing and saving the souls, you will be purified and promoted!
Participating in rescuing and saving the souls, you are just epitome of Tathagata!
参与救拔超度行菩萨道！
参与救拔超度不可思议！
Participating in rescuing and saving the souls, you are following the Mahayana Way of bodhisattvas!
Participating in rescuing and saving the souls is really incredible!
若具说救拔超度之功德不可思议，穷劫难尽！
万望大家珍惜参与。
南无阿弥陀佛！阿弥陀佛！南无阿弥陀佛！
If the incredible merits and virtues of rescuing and saving are concretely expounded, it will take immeasurable kalpas before finishing with them!
Hope you cherish participation.
Namo Amitabha! Amitabha! Namo Amitabha!
2012-3-22师父开示
Messages from Osifu
March 22nd, 2012
提升越快 阻力越大
The faster be promoted, the greater resistance.不受磨不成佛
Without tribulations none can become Buddhas.透过考验 提升一步 犹如登山
Go through the test and you will promote a step, just like climbing.阴阳平衡规律
有正必有邪
有佛必有魔
According to the balanced Law of yin and yang, where there is righteousness, there must be evil counterpart and where there is a Buddha , there is a Demon.使命越大历炼越大 使命越大磨难越大 使命越大考验越大 The more important of the mission, the more trainings there will be. The more important of the mission, the more hardships there will be. The more important of the mission, the more tests there will be.你们灵山赴会前难以避免会有磨难考验。
It is unavoidable to go through the test and the trouble before you attend a Vulture Peak assembly.你们灵山赴会后难以避免会有磨难考验。
It is unavoidable to go through the test and the trouble after you attended a Vulture Peak assembly.因为你们要改变状态了因为你们要突破提升了Because your states will be changed.
Because you will break through and promote.因为你们将要“移民”了，债主都来了。呵呵因为你们将要“移民”了，冤亲都来了。呵呵
Because you will emigrate, all creditor whom you offended. Ahah
Because you will emigrate, all those who you hurt come. Ahah
因为你们将要“离开娑婆世界回家”了，债主都来讨债了。呵呵因为你们将要“离开娑婆世界回家”了，冤亲都来了缘了。呵呵Because you will leave the Saha world to go home, all creditor whom you offended come to ask for payment of debt. Ahah
Because you will leave the Saha world to go home, all those who you hurt come to fight with you. Ahah有形无形都有扯你后腿的。有形无形都有拦你去路的。有形无形都有干扰你的。这是正常的！坦然面对吧！Both the visible and the invisible pull you back.
Both the visible and the invisible block your way.
Both the visible and the invisible disturb you.
It is normal! Face them calmly!
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The leaders of Ireland’s main Churches have released a report on the dialogue that they engaged in following their initial meetings with Northern Ireland’s five party leaders, entitled A time for courageous and compassionate leadership: Report on the Church Leaders’ Civil Society Dialogue Initiative.
The senior churchmen presented the report and its main findings to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, An Tánaiste Simon Coveney TD, and the party leaders attending the inter–party talks on Tuesday 14 May.
The initiative began in September 2018 when the Church Leaders invited the leaders of Northern Ireland’s main political parties to discuss the consequences of the political impasse. This was then followed by separate meetings in October between the Church Leaders, Secretary of State and Tánaiste.
Those involved in each of the autumn meetings agreed that it would be helpful if the Church Leaders’ dialogue between them could be opened up to the party’s locally–based MLAs along with some from wider Northern Ireland society.
Between December 2018 and February 2019, approximately 120 people attended facilitated discussions in Newry, Belfast, Ballymena and Derry–Londonderry. This included locally–based representatives from health and social care, policing, business, farming and agriculture, youth work, family support, women’s groups, those engaged in anti–poverty work and community development. Like many other similar gatherings, these meetings focused on the consequences of the political impasse and ways in which political leaders and civil society could work together for the common good. Two Church Leaders attended each regional meeting along with local church representatives and locally–based MLAs.
Releasing the report, the Rev Trevor Gribben, Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church and Secretary to the Church Leaders’ Group (Ireland), said: “The Church Leaders welcomed the opportunity last week to meet with the Secretary of State, An Tánaiste and the party leaders during the inter–party talks last week. The Church Leaders wanted to encourage those involved in this fresh initiative, which they hope will lead to substantive progress over the next number of weeks. During the meeting they also shared with them the report’s key findings.
“In the report the Church Leaders say, ‘There is great value in people from different backgrounds, and different sectors, coming together to support each other recognising our collective responsibility for the common good. We have heard a strong message coming from our local communities that this is the kind of leadership people want, and need, to see at the present time.’”
“Acknowledging that the timing for the talks was not perfect, the Church Leaders said that they were aware of a growing sense of despair in communities at the lack of political movement on restoring devolution. Together, they hoped that this fresh initiative would lead to substantive progress and the establishment of a sustainable power–sharing executive that is built on balanced accommodation and focused on the common good. They added that this would require leadership that is courageous and compassionate.
“Having discussed the report with the inter–party talks participants and referenced the initiative in their various public statements following their meeting, the Church Leaders felt that it would be helpful if the report was shared more widely.”
The Church Leaders involved in the initiative, and who met with participants in the inter–party talks were:
- The Most Rev Dr Richard Clarke, Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland;
- The Most Rev Eamon Martin, Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland;
- The Right Rev Dr Charles McMullen, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland;
- The Rev William Davison, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland;
- The Rev Brian Anderson, President of the Irish Council of Churches; and
- The Rev Trevor Gribben, Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church and Joint Secretary to the Church Leaders’ Group (Ireland).
Ar-Raheem
Allah calls Himself Ar-Raheem— The Bestower of Mercy, The Most
Compassionate— on 93 occasions in the Quran, 112 times in the
basmalah. Ar-Raheem is the One who bestows His continuous mercy
on all of creation and who bestows even more grace and greater
rewards in response to the good deeds of the believers!
The Most Compassionate, the Bestower of Mercy
Both raheem and rahmaan come from the root Raa-Haa-Meem,
which points to four main meanings. The first meaning is to have
gentleness and to love, the second is to have mercy. The third meaning
is to show favour, and the fourth meaning is to have all that is required
for beneficence.
This root appears 339 times in the Quran in nine derived forms.
Examples of these forms are turhamoona (“receive mercy”), ruhman
(in affection”), and ar-raahimeena (“[of]those who show mercy”).
Linguistically, raheem shows continuity or repetition (the ending
of –ee(m)). For example jameel means beautiful and kareem means
honourable or generous, which reflect characteristics or states.
Related to Ar-Rahmaan, Ar-Raheem refers to the action or the effect
of Allah’s intense mercy on creation, indicating how this mercy
encompasses creatures. Imagine a shower of blessings, and imagine
the shower as very intense and continuous. Allah is the intensely and
the continuously Merciful.
Ar-Raheem Himself says: He said, “I will ask forgiveness for you
from my Lord. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful
[Quran, 12:98] . . . [O Muhammad], inform My servants that it is I
who am the Forgiving, the Merciful [Quran, 15:49] and. . . And indeed,
your Lord - He is the Exalted in Might, the Merciful. [Quran, 26:9]
The merciful of the creation
Certain names Allah ‘azza wa jall uses only to describe Himself. He
says: Say: Invoke Allah or invoke Ar-Rahmaan, by whatever name
you invoke Him (it is the same), for to Him belong the Best names.
[Quran, 17:110]
As for Allah’s name Ar-Raheem, Allah ( ) has described others
by it: Verily, there has come unto you a Messenger from amongst
yourselves. It grieves him that you should receive any injury or
difficulty. He (Muhammad) is anxious over you (to be rightly guided)
for the believers kind and merciful. [Quran 9:128]
Being kind to others is a blessing
Know that kind and compassionate treatment is liked by Ar-Raheem
and is in fact His blessing from Him to you. A person who is hardhearted
is deprived of this divine blessing and mercy. Aishah ( ) reported
that some Bedouins came to the Messenger of Allah ( ) and asked,
‘Do you kiss your children?’ He replied, ‘Yes.’ They then said: ‘By
Allah, we do not kiss them.’ He then replied, ‘I cannot help you if Allah
has snatched kindness from your hearts.’ [Al-Bukharee, Muslim] So
open up your heart to others and constantly warm your heart with the
remembrance of Allah ( ).
How can you live by this name?
1. Obey Ar-Raheem, hold onto the Quran.
And He is Merciful (Raheem) to the believers [Quran, 33:43]. Allah (
) mentions ways for you in the Quran to receive His special mercy
as a believer. He says: and obey Allah and His Messenger so that
you all may receive Mercy [3:132]. This mercy is only reserved for
those who try their best to hold on to the guidelines, prohibitions, and
commandments mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah. And this is a
book, We have sent it down as one blessed, so follow it and fear Allah
so that you all may receive Mercy [6:155].
2. Strive for taqwa.
O you who have believed, have taqwa of Allah and believe in His
Messenger; He will [then] give you a double portion of His mercy
and make for you a light by which you will walk and forgive you;
and Allah is Forgiving and Merciful [Quran, 57:28]. Taqwa can be
described as consciousness which inspires you to be on guard against
wrong action and eager for actions which please Allah ( ) and to
stay away from those actions which displease and anger him. Tips
to increase your taqwa are: be alert to whatever may divert you from
Allah, and be alert to your desires that may lead you to the forbidden.
Ascribe each success, material or spiritual, to Allah only, and long for
His pleasure in everything you do, big or small. Renew your emaan
by reflecting on Ar-Raheem’s creation and remember death by living
each day with the knowledge it can happen anytime.
3. Pray four units (rak’aat) of prayer before ‘asr.
The Prophet ( ) said: May Allah have mercy on one who prays
four raka’aat before the ‘asr Prayer [At-Tirmidhee].
4. Listen to the Quran attentively.
And when the Quran is recited, listen to it with attention, that you
may receive mercy [Quran, 7:204]. Have you noticed the effect on
your heart when you sit and listen to the Quran with your ears and
heart, with no distractions around you? The more you respect and
honour the Book of Allah, the more cure, guidance and mercy you
will receive through it.
5. Turn to Ar-Raheem.
Whenever Ar-Raheem gives you a trial, know that no one can give
you a way out but Him, so turn to Him as soon as hardship hits you.
And if Allah should touch you with adversity, there is no remover
of it except Him; and if He intends for you good, then there is no
repeller of His bounty. He causes it to reach whom He wills of His
servants. And He is the Forgiving, the Merciful [Quran, 10:107]. No
matter what sin you commit, Allah ( ) forgives you if you repent of
it. That’s the beauty of Al-Ghafoor Ar-Raheem.
6. Ask Ar-Raheem for compassion.
The Prophet ( ) said: He who is not merciful to our young (people)
and who shows no respect to our elderly is not one of us. [AtTirmidhee] Ask Allah ( ) to bless you with a soft heart and to enable
you to feel compassion towards your relatives, friends, and the whole
Muslim nation. How many do not feel responsible or attached to the
ummah? The Prophet ( ) said: The similitude of believers in regard
to mutual love, affection, fellow-feeling is that of one body; when any
limb of it aches, the whole body aches, because of sleeplessness and
fever. [Muslim]
O Allah, Ar-Raheem, we know that You bestow Your mercy perfectly
and continuously on all that exists. Guide us to hold onto Your book
and the sunnah so we may attain your special mercy and adorn
our actions, speech, and thoughts with a deep sense of taqwa. Make
us turn to You at all times, asking for Your Mercy, and make us
compassionate so we will enter through the gates of Your paradise
by Your mercy, ameen!
And Allah knows best.
Compassionate Governing Banquet
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer hosted a group of distinguished elected officials from around the country to discuss compassion in government. Event took place May 18, 2013 at the Galt House Hotel.
Right on target in every possible way.
Ethical, compassionate, articulate, warm, courageous, and a kick ass activist - she is one of the founders of Code Pink.
My politics completely, but sadly, there's no chapter in Vermont.
I had the privilege of hearing Medea speak a few weeks ago, in Burlington, VT
From their website:
CODEPINK is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S. funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, and to redirect our resources into health care, education, green jobs and other life-affirming activities. Visit our website at www.codepink.org.
read on my blog: myhealingmoments.blogspot.com.es/2012/10/day-344.html
Annotation: I´m developing a 365 project which includes not only a daily photo, but also a daily post in my blog. This is the number 344. If you want to see all the photos: www.flickr.com/photos/healingmoments/sets/72157627759889118/
It’s been a busier than normal day. Definitely feeling like a C day. But I’m here and showing up for myself.
Construction is starting in August on a new 15-room hospice residence in Langley that will provide compassionate end-of-life care.
...and is compassionate, much is given, it is the photographer, not the camera that is the instrument [Eve Arnold]
Auntie Ciss (charlotte Ann aged 91 )
Esper is a dreamer and so spontaneous! She is Compassionate and super funny too:)!
She loves music, laughing and eating carrots and sweet potatoes... and of course attributes them to her beautifully colored hairs:)!
Her favorite words are yes and possibility, her favorite colors are Green, brown and Blues
She believes in well wishing everyone as a way to plant the seeds of happiness for others lives as well as her own, so in a way she is a Gardner of the best kind:)!
She says we can only keep what we give away and I truly believe she is right<3!
Esper is Wearing a beautiful dress by Jessi Bryan! Thank you Jessi!
UUSC, Economic Justice program
Partner: Equal Exchange
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Photographer: Eric Grignol
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Beginning with the 2nd century B.C., and continuing into the 6th century A.D., the paintings and sculptures in the caves of Ajanta and Ellora, inspired by Buddhism and its compassionate ethos, unleashed a surge of artistic excellence unmatched in human history. These Buddhist and Jain caves are ornately carved, yet seem quiet and meditative and exude a divine energy and power.
About 107 km from the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, are the rock-out caves of Ajanta nestled in a panoramic gorge, in the form of a gigantic horseshoe. A set of 29 caves, Ajanta is among the finest examples of some of the earliest Buddhist architecture, cave paintings and sculptures. These caves comprise Chaitya halls or shrines, dedicated to Lord Buddha and Viharas or monasteries, used by Buddhist monks for meditation and the study of Buddhist teachings. The paintings that adorn the walls and ceilings of the caves depict incidents from the life of lord Buddha and various Buddhist divinities. Among the most interesting paintings are the Jataka tales, illustrating diverse stories relating to the previous incarnations of the Buddha as Bodhisattava, a saintly being who is destined to become the Buddha. These elaborate sculptures and paintings stand in impressive grandeur in spite of withstanding the ravages of time. Amid the beautiful images and paintings are sculptures of Buddha, calm and serene in contemplation.
The cave temples and monasteries at Ellora, excavated out of the vertical face of an escarpment, are 26 km north of Aurangabad. Sculptors, inspired by Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism, created elaborate rock carvings. Extending in a linear arrangement, the 34 caves contain Buddhist Chaityas or halls of worship, Viharas or monasteries and Hindu and Jain temples. Spanning a period of about 600 years between the 5th and 11th century A.D., the earliest excavation here is of the Dhumar Lena (Cave 29). The most imposing excavation is, without doubt, that of the magnificent Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) which is the largest monolithic structure in the world. Known as Verul in ancient times, it has continuously attracted pilgrims through the centuries to the present day.
Declared as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO since 1983, the paintings and sculptures of Ajanta and Ellora, considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, have had a great influence in the development of art in India. The creative use of colour and freedom of expression used in depicting human and animal forms makes the cave paintings at Ajanta one of the high watermarks of artistic creativity. The Ellora preserved as an artistic legacy that will continue to inspire and enrich the lives of generations to come. Not only is this cave complex a unique artistic creation and an excellent example of technological exploit but also, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India.