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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.
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.
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
พระศรีมหาศักติ มหารานี มหาเทพเทวี ในพระนาม "องค์พระแม่มหาการี ผู้ยิ่งใหญ่ ปางประทานพรร่ำรวย" พระแม่เจ้าแห่งจักรวาล มหาเทพกษัตรีย์แห่งสวรรค์ หนึ่งเดียวแห่งจักรวาล ผู้สร้างและผู้ทำลาย ผู้ชี้เป็นและผู้ชี้ตาย ผู้ให้เกิดและผู้ให้ดับ
Shree Maha Shakti Maharani Mahadevi “MATA MAHAKAREE”; DIVINE MOTHER OF PROSPERITY, WEALTH, WELL-BEING (Goodness, Virtue, Merit, Prestige) and The Great WARRIOR (Protector, Conqueror, Destroys Demons). The Divine Mother of the Universe, "Goddess of Mercy” and "Compassionate Goddess" (Karuṇā) at the temporarily Devasthanam in Maerim Chiangmai Thailand.
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.
A PHOENICIAN BLACK OBSIDIAN OR SERPENTINE HEAD OF A DIVINITY, CIRCA EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.,
Height 1 3/8in. 3.5cm
probably an inlay, in Egyptianizing style, wearing a smooth cap, the face with full outlined lips, aquiline nose with broad nostrils, large almond-shaped eyes with recessed pupils, and finely contoured eyebrows and cosmetic lines.
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Part of the Bodleian in Oxford. This interior was also used in the Harry Potter films as the infirmary of Hogwarts.
Guruvayur Sri Krshna Temple,Kerala.
Guruvayur Sri Krshna Temple (Malayalam: ഗുരുവായൂര് ക്ഷേത്രം, Guruvāyūr Kṣētṟaṁ) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krshna, located in the town of Guruvayur in Kerala, India. It is one of the most important places of worship for Hindus of Kerala and is often referred to as "Bhuloka Vaikunta" which translates to the "Holy Abode of Vishnu on Earth". The idol installed at Guruvayur Sri Krshna Temple represents a form of Krshna with its four arms carrying the conch Pancajanya, the magical discus with serrated edges Sudarshana Chakra, the mace Kaumodaki and a lotus with a boly basil garland. This idol represents the majestic form of god Vishnu as revealed to Vasudeva and Devaki around the time of Krshna; hence Guruvayur is also known as "Dwaraka of South India". Krishna is popularly known in Kerala by different names such as Kannan, Unnikkannan ("Baby" Kannan), Unnikkrshnan, Balakrshnan, and Guruvayurappan.
The "presiding" deity in the Sri Kovil of the Guruvayur Sri Krshna Temple is Vishnu. He is currently worshipped (the "puja") according to routines laid down by Adi Shankara and later written formally in the tantric way, the inter-religious spiritual movement that arose in medieval India, by Cennas Narayanan Nambudiri (born in 1427). The Cennas Nambudiris are the hereditary tantris of the Guruvayur Temple.[3] The temple (puja) routines are strictly followed. The tantri is available full time at the Temple to ensure this. The Melsanti (Chief Priest) enters the sanctum sanctorum at 2:30 in the morning and does not drink anything up to the completion of "noon worships" at 12:30 PM.[4] The Vedic traditions being followed at this temple with absolute perfection is the hallmark of the Guruvayur temple. It is important to note here that, even though the shrine is considered to be one of the holiest spots for Vaishnavites, the temple is not a part of the famous 108 Holy Temples.