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Yours is the light by which my Spirit’s born; you are my Sun, my Moon, and all my Stars.
Words by E.E. Cummings
Painting using acrylics, inks and pastels
for Flickriver - Sophie Shapiro
Mystic Asia Challenge - September / October 2021
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No backstory yet, but I have something in mind. :)
I held off posting this figure until I had a proper, natural photo that would do the vivid colours justice, but that seems not possible at the moment. So, instead I enhanced the photo for that purpose.
Kek Lok Si Temple A.K.A. The Temple of Supreme Bliss. It is said to be the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. It is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia. This entire complex of temples was built over a period from 1890 to 1930, an inspirational initiative of Beow Lean, the Abbot. The main draw in the complex is the striking seven-storey Pagoda of Rama VI (Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas) with 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha, and the 30.2 metres (99 ft) tall bronze statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.
A Photo by the Creativity Engine
On Pilgrimage (Thousand deities engraved on the rock) :
LEICA M5 / SUMMILUX-M 35mm F1.4 ASPHERICAL /
XP2 super /
Ogano, Saitama / June 5, 2017 / 1280px
..my second attempt with my new sony sonnar t* fe 55mm f1.8 za. processed with lr6 to b&w.
sony a7r
sony sonnar t* fe 55mm f1.8 za
Female Tree Deity with Attendant - Indian Hindu temple sculpture.
Cleveland Museum of Art - Cleveland, OH
Did you know that?
apparently, St. Valentine is also one of Japanese deities...
this is a chocolate section of a supermarket.
you can write your wish(about love romance) and stack it on the walls, just like at shrines...
Don't forget to buy omikuji choco too! ;)
A former Buddhist king who left his throne to become a teacher
www.pressreader.com/canada/the-glengarry-news/20161012/28...
Corn played an important mythological role in many tribes. Corn was a respected deity, while in others, corn was a special gift to the people from the Creator or culture hero. In addition to its importance as a food source, corn also played a ceremonial role in many tribes, with sacred corn pollen or cornmeal being used as ritual adornment and spiritual offerings.
Isleta Reservation, New Mexico
The different sides, three models on the catwalk, LOL
Three blooms, so layered, their petticoats unfurling and displaying all the beauty... it NEVER ceases to amaze me.
These three orangies are just so opulent!
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Kek Lok Si Temple A.K.A. The Temple of Supreme Bliss. It is said to be the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. It is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia. This entire complex of temples was built over a period from 1890 to 1930, an inspirational initiative of Beow Lean, the Abbot. The main draw in the complex is the striking seven-storey Pagoda of Rama VI (Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas) with 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha, and the 30.2 metres (99 ft) tall bronze statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.
A Photo by the Creativity Engine
Seltaist first appeared in the form of a divine statue. She was forged by the remains of a great one and served by sharp scholars known as Eladonian’s. The remains of the great one were so peculiar it was difficult for the tribe to identify which entity they may have come from however Themia believes that Seltiast is closely related to Gheos, a former goddess of inspiration as they both represent similar ideals. When the Eladonian’s fell to devastation Commundus removed the statue, burning the holy object down to its core, and sentencing his former comrades to gruesome deaths. Years later a strange creature stumbled upon a chamber filled with dozens of corpses and the remains of Seltiast, by performing a ghastly ritual it was able reanimate her spirit however this act likely led to the creatures own demise.
Seltiast is a compassionate spirt who now looks after the suffering, and unwanted, spreading prosperity and telepathically communicating to the congregations who gather in worship of her. The face and claws of the entity resemble that of her former body, and connect to the spirit as if fused on. Just beyond her back are tentacles capable of absorbing, or deflecting attacks. Each of these tentacles carries a powerful blessing gifting her with the ability to perform miracles all while leaving behind a blue aura. Many of her believers have taken a liking to the Eladonian’s, striving to acquire heaps of information on this special race, and mimicking their best qualities. Seltaist is well aware of the Eladonian’s eventual fate, she is impelled by their memories, and continues to uphold a similar structure to the one they established. Though the goddess is unaware of any potential survivors, perhaps the remaining may continue the path they once begun or pledge themselves to the will of another entity. Alternatively their existence will serve a greater purpose
Follow link for the 1st part of this lore
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Photographed on an epic day of Osaka sanpo with Charlie-san, Fukuda-san, Fumi-san, Hazm, Hitomi-san, Kenji-san, Kiyoko-san, Larry, Maeda-san, Minoru-san, Mitsuru-san, Nakamura-san, sakemoge, Scott, sonnar-san, soyokaze ojisan, Take-san, Takea-san, Tomo-san, Yamada-san, Yoshi-san, and Yume-san. Aizendo Shomanin Temple, Tennoji-ku, Osaka. November 19, 2017.
Depictions of similar figures on tomb walls and coffins indicate that this deity originally grasped knives, snakes or lizards in his outstretched hands. Black varnish, applied over a linen base, originally coated the entire figure. A pair of horns was originally attached on the top of the head.
Late 18th dynasty, perhaps from the tomb of Horemheb, KV57, in the Valley of the Kings.
EA50702
British Museum
Variation of a text-prompt generation in AI Dream Wombo. The text contained the word WENDIGO.
PROMPT
"the feared native american monster deity wendigo"
Seen and photographed on sanpo with Mari, Yumiko-san, and Yumiko-san's husband. East Pender Street, Chinatown, Vancouver. August 6, 2011.