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I have realized that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is. (Alan Watts)
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The David Gareja Monastery complex is remote and isolated in the rugged, semi-desert landscape of eastern Georgia, close to the border with Azerbaijan. The area is characterized by dry hills, barren plains and steep cliffs, far from any town or village. It is precisely this remoteness that contributes to the spiritual atmosphere of the place — an ideal refuge for monks seeking refuge from the world. The silence, the arid landscape and the ancient caves make David Gareja a place of deep peace, contemplation and mysticism. Founded in the 6th century by the Syrian monk David Garejeli, the monastery is partly carved into the sandstone cliffs of a rugged, semi-desert landscape. Inside the monastery there is a sloping rock face with carved cells, chapels and caves that served as living and praying rooms for monks. Some are decorated with ancient frescoes. In this photo we see Kanitha at the entrance to a simple, carved cell in the monastery complex. The small round opening in the sandstone rocks gives access to one of the many caves that were once used by monks as living or prayer rooms. This cave cell is typical of the early architectural style of the monastery, everything here is sober and purposeful — no unnecessary decoration, just rock, silence and devotion. The shapes are rough and natural, as if the space had formed itself out of the mountainside. In addition to its historical and architectural value, the monastery is still a lively religious place today. Georgian Orthodox monks still live in the complex. They lead a secluded and sober life, dedicated to prayer, study and maintenance of the monastery. During our visit to David Gareja we were the only visitors. In silence we walked through the empty monastery, past rough rock walls and ancient cells. Kanitha paused for a moment at a small cave cell — simple, carved out of the rock — and you immediately felt how monks once lived here in solitude. Everything breathed peace and devotion. The view over the silent, empty plain was breathtaking. A place where time seems to stand still — and you stand still for a moment too.
While exploring the remote David Gareja Monastery, we were the only visitors. In complete silence, we wandered through ancient rock-cut cells and chapels. Kanitha paused at the entrance of a simple cave cell — a powerful reminder of the monks’ quiet, devoted lives. Surrounded by vast, empty desert views, it felt like time stood still.
Het David Gareja-kloostercomplex ligt afgelegen en geïsoleerd in het ruige, halfwoestijnachtige landschap van Oost-Georgië, vlak bij de grens met Azerbeidzjan. Deze omgeving wordt gekenmerkt door droge heuvels, kale vlaktes en steile rotspartijen, ver weg van dorpen of steden. Juist die verlaten ligging draagt bij aan de spirituele sfeer van de plek — een ideaal toevluchtsoord voor monniken die zich willen terugtrekken uit de wereld. De stilte, het dorre landschap en de eeuwenoude grotten maken David Gareja tot een plek van diepe rust, contemplatie en mystiek. Het klooster werd in de 6e eeuw gesticht door de Syrische monnik David Garejeli en is deels uitgehouwen in de zandsteenrotsen van een ruig, halfwoestijnachtig landschap. In het klooster is er schuin oplopende rotswand met uitgehouwen cellen, kapellen en grotten die dienden als woon- en gebedsruimten voor monniken. Sommige zijn versierd met eeuwenoude fresco’s. Op deze foto zien we Kanitha bij de ingang van een eenvoudige, uitgehouwen cel in het kloostercomplex. De kleine ronde opening in de zandstenen rotsen geeft toegang tot één van de vele grotten die ooit door monniken werden gebruikt als woon- of gebedsruimte. Deze grotcel is typisch voor de vroege bouwstijl van het klooster, alles is hier sober en doelgericht — geen overbodige versiering, enkel rots, stilte en toewijding. De vormen zijn ruw en natuurlijk, alsof de ruimte zich als vanzelf uit de bergwand heeft gevormd. Naast zijn historische en architectonische waarde is het klooster ook vandaag de dag nog een levendige religieuze plek. Er wonen namelijk nog altijd Georgisch-Orthodoxe monniken in het complex. Ze leiden een teruggetrokken en sober leven, gewijd aan gebed, studie en onderhoud van het klooster. Tijdens ons bezoek aan David Gareja waren we de enige bezoekers. In alle stilte liepen we door het lege klooster, langs ruwe rotswanden en eeuwenoude cellen. Kanitha stond even stil bij een kleine grotcel — eenvoudig, uitgehouwen in de rots — en je voelde direct hoe monniken hier ooit in afzondering leefden. Alles ademde rust en toewijding. Het uitzicht over de stille, lege vlakte was adembenemend. Een plek waar tijd lijkt stil te staan — en je zelf ook even stilstaat.
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... serene soul .... serene song
“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being"
"Je voudrais pouvoir vous montrer, quand vous êtes seul ou dans les ténèbres, l'étonnante lumière de votre propre être.”
--Hafiz of Persia
and nothing else matters (set)
Because some days are a time for meditation ...
PLEASE !!!! MUCH BETTER IN LIGHTBOX : LARGER and on a REALLY ALL BLACK background (unless you use,as I do, this hack which brings back to the old page)
So CLICK the 2 opposite arrows at the top right corner
(wanting this image to be seen on an absolutely black background , I didn't add a very thin white border, as I usually do . The new grey background does not fit, in my opinion because it is too dark , darker than those of the Adobe softwares , PS / LR , which are perfect )
Portrait of a King Jayavarman VII , king of the Khmer Empire of Angkor
the famous enigmatic smile of Angkor
Musée Guimet . Asian Art , my favourite museum in Paris
Chaillot, Paris, Ile-de-France, FR .
Nikon D300 Nikkor 16-85VR
Settings: 1/30 ƒ/4.8 ISO 1000 38 mm Flash (off, did not fire)
processed with SEP2
Cette tête est en grès jaune-rouge , Merci SEP2 pour la conversion , sinon c'est galère !!
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personal favourites on Flickrock ( nice presentation )
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Wish you serenity at all times. ...
Life is fragile ...we're dust in the wind .....
" Vanité des vanités .... car tout est vanité et poursuite du vent. "
" Vanity of vanity , for all is vanity and chasing after the wind "
(Ecclesiastes 1:14)
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'Bloodshed is in the nature of man. Those who learnt spirituality became peaceful.' - Younus AlGohar
Another one of my favorite exhibits in the Art of Asia wing of the Glenbow Museum, here is a (skinnier than we are used to seeing him!) Buddha, radiant with a golden glow and meditating peacefully on life, enlightenment and the attainment of Nirvana.
I added the three lens flares around the head in post processing, was trying to for a "mystical glow of knowledge and peace" kind of effect!
Taken with a NikonD70
Newport Beach Pier in California
Local surfer visits the beach each low tide and traces lovely designs in the sand beside the pier for all to see... She says, "it's my way of meditating and connecting with nature." True beauty!
back on flickr again hope you all had a wonderfull summer . dying to see all the new photos . flickr has changed since i have been on here last so i will have to get used to the new flickr
nice to take some time out and reflect and renew . thank you all so much for your lovely welcome back very much appreciated
Explored #335 sept 1st 2010
Spiritual art done by the Monks. Was able to catch this today they are just about done. With closing ceremony to take place tomorrow, to be poured into the river
The big eyes see into you.
The big eyes are also a reflection of you.
‘Who’ is you confronting your being.
See both the beauty and the beast within.
'If you take revenge, you are causing great harm to yourself because it will strengthen your Ego.' - His Holiness Younus AlGohar
Taken at La Jolla Shores beach in San Diego, California in summer. This man knows how to treat a good sunset. This is one my favorite shots. Three cheers for serenity.
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by JOHN WILLIAM HAMMOND You will enjoy!
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Wat Phra That Chae Haeng is a prominent Buddhist temple in Nan Province, northern Thailand. The temple has historical, religious and architectural significance, and it attracts believers alike. A prominent feature of the temple is the impressive golden stupa, a sacred Buddhist pagoda, which stands at the center of the complex. Covered in golden foliage, this stupa is an important symbol of enlightenment and spiritual merit. Wat Phra That Chae Haeng has deep roots in history, with origins dating back to the 14th century. According to tradition, the original stupa was built during the reign of King Mueang Phukha. For many centuries it has been revered as a sacred place. A relic of Buddha is believed to be kept inside the stupa, making the temple an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. The architecture of the temple combines traditional Thai elements with influences from the Lanna style, which is typical of the northern region of Thailand. In addition to the stupa, there are other buildings and structures on the site, such as a prayer hall viharn, a library, and statues of Buddhist figures. A visit to the temple not only offers a spiritual experience, but also a beautiful view of the city of Nan and the surrounding landscape.
Wat Phra That Chae Haeng Temple in Nan is an active religious center, regularly hosting Buddhist ceremonies, prayer services and meditation sessions. Wat Phra That Chae Haeng is a place where Thailand's rich Buddhist history meets artistic beauty. Both its serene atmosphere and impressive architecture make it an attractive destination for local believers and international visitors alike. In front of the large Buddha statue is a small Buddha statue "Dhyana mudra" in Lanna style. A Buddha statue with the hands in the lap position is often referred to as a "Buddha in Meditation" or "Buddha in Sitting Meditation". In this position, the Buddha sits with his legs crossed and his hands resting on his lap. This symbolizes peace, meditation and inner balance. It is a common representation of Buddha.
Wat Phra That Chae Haeng is een prominente boeddhistische tempel in de provincie Nan, gelegen in het noorden van Thailand. De tempel heeft historische, religieuze en architectonische betekenis, en het trekt zowel gelovigen aan. Een opvallend kenmerk van de tempel is de indrukwekkende gouden stoepa, een heilige boeddhistische pagode, die in het midden van het complex staat. Deze stoepa, bedekt met gouden blad, is een belangrijk symbool van verlichting en spirituele verdienste. Wat Phra That Chae Haeng heeft diepe wortels in de geschiedenis, met oorsprong die teruggaat tot de 14e eeuw. Volgens de overlevering is de oorspronkelijke stoepa gebouwd tijdens het bewind van koning Mueang Phukha. Gedurende vele eeuwen is het vereerd als een heilige plek. Binnen de stoepa wordt verondersteld een relikwie van Boeddha bewaard te worden, wat de tempel tot een belangrijk bedevaartsoord voor boeddhisten maakt. De architectuur van de tempel combineert traditionele Thaise elementen met invloeden van de Lanna-stijl, die typerend is voor de noordelijke regio van Thailand. Voor het grote Boeddhabeeld staat een klein Boeddhabeeld Dhyana mudra in Lanna stijl. Een Boeddhabeeld met de handen in de schootpositie wordt vaak een Boeddha in meditatie genoemd. In deze houding zit de Boeddha met de benen gekruist en de handen rustend op de schoot. Dit symboliseert rust, meditatie en innerlijke balans. Naast de stoepa zijn er andere gebouwen en structuren op het terrein, zoals een gebedszaal viharn, een bibliotheek en beelden van boeddhistische figuren. Een bezoek aan de tempel biedt niet alleen een spirituele ervaring, maar ook een prachtig uitzicht over de stad Nan en het omliggende landschap.
St Nectan’s Glen Waterfalls, Cornwall, UK
Although my main interest is in gardens, the waterfalls in this set of photos represent nature’s garden at its best. Mosses, ferns and lichens grow in profusion in the ideal micro-climate of the permanently damp surroundings near the waterfalls.
Details: Many regard the dramatic waterfalls at Saint Nectan’s Glen (Saint Nectan’s Kieve) as a special, sacred place. This mystical waterfall is said to be one of the top spiritual sites in the UK. A place where the presence of the earth Goddess (Gaia, divine mother, or female aspect of nature), is greatly enlivened.
St Nectan’s falls have been a place of interest to both Pagans and Christians for hundreds of years and many people still place votive offerings around the waterfalls. There is a hermit’s cell at the top of the waterfall associated with the 6th century saint and hermit, St. Nectan. On account of their proximity to Tintagel, the falls are also linked to the legend of King Arthur. The falls are also quite near to an ancient labyrinth rock carving – located further down the valley and supposedly dating back to 1600 B.C.
It is difficult to believe that this waterfall is in a corner of England – it somehow seems too exotic and more ‘at home’ in a tropical rainforest. These falls are a sparkling natural gem in a hidden and secret valley – a quiet and secluded place in which to meditate and be in the presence of natural beauty.
The waterfalls are in a steep wooded valley and the sun reaches the bottom of the falls for a very limited time each day.
Location: The Hermitage, Trethevy, Cornwall, PL34 0BE, UK. The waterfalls, on the Trevillet River, at St Nectan’s Glen are not really on the main ‘tourist trail’ in Cornwall – they are usually reached via a walk through a beautiful, steep sided and wooded green valley (off the B3263 - the Boscastle to Tintagel road). Visitors are advised to consult an OS map before visiting. The nearest village is Trethevy.
UK OSGB Map Reference: SX080885
Latitude: 50.664435N: Longitude: 4.718162W
Visitors should note that St Nectan’s falls are located on private land and there was a small entrance charge. As the land owners moved in the summer of 2011, future visitors are advised to check the web for latest information regarding access to the falls.
© 2011 ukgardenphotos
“Cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind, filling it with a steady and perpetual serenity”
The key to happiness is inner peace.
The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion and a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness.
~ Dalai Lama
One of my favourite books written by author S.Ramakrishnan. This book and the characters keeps growing in you. There was peace, self realisation, a sense of calmness , a soothing experience. In an attempt to capture the emotions the book invoked in me, I used to carry the book to all the places I travelled, desperate to get that one shot. Several shots taken but none satisfying. And then the eureka moment happened in Cubbon park, where I felt I got the shot I had in my mind. This is one satisfying experience and the pursuit is what makes the life interesting.
this is my kind of meditation ♡ one of my highest excitements
it´s a pleasure for me to show you the way nature getting into me
A street corner in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Alone with his guitar, this man was singing his lungs out for the few passers by who took the time to listen to his lovely tone of voice
Last evening by the Warta River in Rogalin. Old trees, water, and the sky just after sunset – a view that invites you to pause for a moment, reflect, and try to notice the subtle yet omnipresent rhythm of life. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did. Have a wonderful afternoon!
A security guard standing at the entrance of Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque in AbuDhabi, the capital of UAE
Dedicated to my tibetan teachers who confessed my future
(Unfortunately I am not able to translate the following text into English.)
Nangzher Lodpo sang die folgende Invokation zu Ehren von Tapohritsa:
E MA HO!
Wie wunderbar!
Du bist die Manifestation des uranfänglichen Grundes (des Selbst).
Dein Körper (mystischer Körper) erscheint wie ein weiß leuchtendes Kristall, klar und ohne Verunreinigungen, und er verbreitet Lichtstrahlen in die zehn Richtungen.
Du bist nackt, ohne jeden Schmuck:
Dies ist das innerste Wesen des uranfänglichen Zustandes.
Ausgestattet mit der zweifachen Weisheit von Leere und hilfreichen Mitteln,
denkst du mitfühlend an das Wohl der Wesen.
Mit großer Schärfe lehrst du die höchste Lehre der Vollendung,
die Essenz des Gewahrseins der Verwirklichten,
den Gipfel des Weges der Verwirklichung,
das Herz der offenbarten Schriften (tantra), ihrer essentiellen Zusammenfassungen (lung) und der geheimen Unterweisungen (upadesha).
Mit Klarheit legst du die wahre Beschaffenheit der Grundlage des Universums dar, aus der Erleuchtung und Wiedergeburt, Befreiung und Illusion in Erscheinung treten sowie Klänge, Lichter und Strahlen, Mängel und gute Eigenschaften.
Indem du die Dunkelheit des Intellekts der Wesen zerstreust, ermöglichst du es uns, augenblicklich die kontemplative Erfahrung zu realisieren und zur Auflösung der Dualität von Wiedergeburt und Erleuchtung in der Leere des Geistes zu gelangen.
Du ermöglichst es uns, den höchsten Zustand der drei höchsten Dimensionen zu erreichen.
Mit Konzentration und Hingabe bete ich zu dir, Tapihritsa, Hüter der Wesen:
Übermittle mir und anderen Wesen die Initiation und die Ermächtigung.
Mögen die äußeren, inneren und geheimen Hindernisse beseitigt und möge die täuschende Vorstellung eines Ich, welche die Illusion der Ignoranz hervorruft, aufgelöst werden.
Nachdem das reine Gewahrsein der Präsenz verwirklicht ist, mögen Kontemplation und Aktivität zur Erfüllung gebracht werden.
Ich bete zu dir, schenke mir nun das Begreifen des großen Sinns jenseits des Intellekts der ursprünglichen (grundlosen) Leere.
Ich richte meine Anrufung an Tapihritsa, den Herrn der Wesen:
Mögen die Wesen der sechs Bereiche durch dein Mitgefühl geschützt und möge mein Geist befreit werden!
Nangzher Lodpo
Hi,
I saw your photo and I didn't realize that you, of course, speak German. But before my little brain registered that fact I had zipped over and had your text translated from the German into the English. I have not read it out of respect for your privacy.
If you can use it, great, if not, no loss! I think your flickr is marvelous and I am glad to have discovered it.
-amaratala
Nangzher Lodpo sang the following Invokation in honours of Tapohritsa: E mA HO! How marvelously! You are the manifestation of the uranfaenglichen reason (the even). Your body (mystischer body) appears clear like a white shining crystal, and without impurities, and it spreads rays of light into the ten directions. You are naked, without each decoration: This is the internal nature of the uranfaenglichen condition. Equipped with the double wisdom of emptiness and helpful means, you think along-feeling of the well-being of the natures. With large sharpness you teach the highest theory of the completion, which Essenz of the aware of unity of the carried out ones, the summit of the way of the implementation, the heart of the revealed writings (tantra), their essential summaries (lung) and the secret instructions (upadesha). As well as with clarity you state the true condition of the basis of the universe, from illuminating and wiedergeburt, release and illusion in feature step sounds, lights and jets, lack and good characteristics. By the darkness of the intellect of the natures zerstreust, you make it for us possible to realize presently/immediately the kontemplative experience and arrive at the dissolution of the duality of wiedergeburt and illuminating in the emptiness of the spirit. You make it for us possible to achieve the highest condition of the three highest dimensions. With concentration and devotion I pray to you, Tapihritsa, guardian of the natures: Convey to me and other natures the Initiation and the authorization. May the outside, internal and secret obstacles eliminated and may the deceptive conception one I, who cause the illusion of the Ignoranz, be dissolved. After pure aware of its is carried out the operational readiness level, meditation and activity may be brought to the fulfilment. I pray to you, give me now an understanding of the large sense beyond the intellect of the original (groundless) emptiness. I address my calling to Tapihritsa, the gentleman of the natures: May the natures of the six ranges by your sympathy protected and may my spirit be freed! Nangzher Lodpo
this is my kind of meditation ♡ one of my highest excitements
it´s a pleasure for me to show you the way nature getting into me
#QuoteoftheDay is from The Religion of God (Divine Love) by His Divine Eminence RA Gohar Shahi (thereligionofgod.com/). 'The worship places are collection points for good virtues whereas the heart is the divine abode.'
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this is my kind of meditation ♡ one of my highest excitements
it´s a pleasure for me to show you the way nature getting into me
The outer world is a reflection of our inner world; as within, so without. - SOL
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