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In every breath, a universe unfolds,
Each atom a testament, ancient and bold.
In rivers that flow, in mountains that rise,
The divine essence, a silent guise.
From the flutter of wings to the stars' dance above,
All intertwined in a tapestry of love.
— ChatGPT
A cluster of saints and angels by the door into the Divinity School, Oxford and the vault covered with monograms and heraldry.
Divinity School, Oxford, Lierne vault with bosses and pendants 1483 by William Orchard, "One of the marvels of Oxford" (Pevsner). Sketched on site with fibretip and watercolour.
“The infinite is in the finite of every instant” ~ Zen Proverb
On the photo blog: www.365daysofsiri.com/2011/11/week-47day-324-zen.html
Oxford's Divinity School. Among the identifiable arms here are the royal arms in the centre with the Lancastrian rose behind it and the arms of the University.
Sissy in STORM. Utrecht. Figured this corner out accidentally & Had a lot of fun takin this, though took me quite few to stand still! The forhead is a bit burnt, but I prefer not to post process such spontaneous images.
16×20″ Graphite, color pencil and chalk pastel on board
Custom framed, created by Rick Hilgner, Apricot Mantle and Jessica Ward
Featured on the “Small Wall” at The Hive Gallery & Studios Los Angeles, CA February 2010
I know she’s old news fir everyone else but I finally have mine in hand and she‘sso cool, especially the henna tattoos!
My world is so upside down. Sometimes I catch myself truly wishing I could fast forward a year from now. I get so anxious, what will I be doing today a year from now? . . .But I shouldn't, I should be reveling in what is life right now, today. Something's been bothering me today and yesterday. I recently heard about a teen death of someone I hardly even knew except went to the same school with. .I don't even know how or what happened. But it's scary. I'm scared. And it's not like we as a society aren't used to our mortality being shoved in our own faces, but when it's someone your own age, who's only in high school, it's petrifying. Because it could happen to any of us, at any second. Some before they even have a chance to leave anything behind. And it's pure arrogance to think that it couldn't happen to you. . .why not? Are you or I so divine to this place? Does everything really happen for a reason? That's not fair. That's almost heartless to compare anothers life to your own and render it not "useful" or not "destined" to be here.
...Or is that the only explanation keeping us sane?
That we should put it in our minds so to keep the fear away. . .Well I won't do that.
Because I see that fear as a good thing. A constant reminder that I can't just sit down
and waste time day by day. That I will make something of myself in this world and that
I will make a real CHANGE in this world. That I will live each day like it is my last. .I don't
have a death wish, nor am I a negative person. I actually want to live until 110! And I
plan on that! I'm not advocating recklessness, just for that fire in our hearts to keep
burning. . .Isn't it ironic that for most humans, we work, fight, and LIVE harder when
we think our existence is in jeopardy? When it's for the sake of our survival? I'll never
live in fear because I do believe in some higher place out there, and I hope to spend it
with those dearest to my heart one day. And if there's one thing I have to say or get off my chest here or some point I truly want to make right now this second is,
I am so grateful, for my life.
. . .And I will never take that or my health or the one's I love existence and health for granted. I will MAKE a reason, a PURPOSE for this life, and it will be AMAZING. In honor of those who never had a chance. Because any of those people could have been me or someone I loved. Last year I had a near death experience a few days after my birthday, my mom was there, too. And that night as I walked out without more than a few scratch & bruises I promised then that I would LIVE FREE. And experience all this life has to offer. And never give up the fight, for survival, for happiness, and the love I have for this world. That I would fulfill my hopes and dreams and be fearless. Because when it's our time, lights will guide us home.
...I love you Adam, when you read this.<3
Days 72 through 78; ONE LIFE.
Seated, from left to right: Edward L. Tullis, James Cannon (Divinity School Dean), Karl Quimby
Standing, from left to right: Peter Burks, James C. Mandry, M. O. Williams
Repository: Duke University Archives. Durham, North Carolina, USA. library.duke.edu/uarchives
Trying to locate this photo at the Duke University Archives? You’ll find it in the University Archives Photograph Collection, box 55.
Indian Bronze Garuda, the vehicle of Vishnu.
This nice little nut brown Garuda kneels with his hands in Namaste.
Part of his right wing has broken off and so has a Narga head (snake) next to his right leg now lost in the mists of time.
Signs of puja paste around his neck.
From South India
Material, Bronze
Age 19c
Size 3" Tall.
Provenance Treasures of Wisdoms private collection.
Comments welcome.
Code 2450
About
In Hinduism, Garuda is a Hindu divinity, usually the mount of the Lord Vishnu. Garuda is depicted as having the golden body of a strong man with a white face, red wings, and an eagle's beak and with a crown on his head. This ancient deity was said to be massive, large enough to block out the sun.
Garuda is known as the eternal sworn enemy of the Nāga serpent race and known for feeding exclusively on snakes. Such behaviour may have referred to the actual short-toed eagle of India. The image of Garuda is often used as the charm or amulet to protect the bearer from snake attack and its poison, since the king of birds is an implacable enemy and "devourer of serpent". Garudi Vidya is the mantra against snake poison to remove all kinds of evil.
Apsara dancer bas-reliefs in an Angkor Wat gallery. During the 7th century, apsara dancers performed as a funeral rite for kings. Later, in the Angkor period (802-1431), the dancers performed at temples. They were considered entertainers and messengers to the divinities. The shiny parts of the wall are where many people have touched. (Brian K. Smith photo.)
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The Virgin and child surrounded by arms at Oxford's Divinity School: top left, Oxford University arms; top right, the three wheat sheaves of John Cardinal Kemp (c.1380 - 1454); bottom left, Cardinal Kemp's arms impaled with the arms of the See of Canterbury, of which he was Archbishop from 1452.
Cardinal Kemp was a major benefactor of Oxford University and a fellow of Merton.
Part of the Bodleian in Oxford. This interior was also used in the Harry Potter films as the infirmary of Hogwarts.