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"Exploring The Myth of Shangri-La"
West China : Day 7
A monk become unconcentrated when visitor watch and take photograph of their debates in front of main prayer hall of Dachang Lhamo Kirti Monastery.
The style of the debate follows a precisely choreographed routine beginning with a ritual invocation of Manjrushri, the boddhisattva of wisdom, in a loud high pitched tone. Then the questioner, who is standing, begins the questioning in a very low and barely audible voice. He bends gently forward toward the defender, who is sitting, as a sign of humility and respect. At this point, the questioner is wearing his robe in the customary style, with the left shoulder covered, and the right shoulder bare. These initial gestures and soft speech are part of a skillful strategy designed to bring about a false sense of security in his opponent.
The defender presents his thesis. The questioner raises doubts. As the back and forth exchange of questions and answers progresses, the debate grows increasingly animated, impassioned, and physically intense, with plenty of forceful clapping and spirited verbal exchanges.
If the questioner has been able to draw the defender into making errors and contradicting himself, the questioner wraps his upper robe around his waist, as a sign of his understanding and control. No longer bending forward, he stands tall and makes forceful sweeping gestures, clapping his hands loudly to stress the power and decisiveness of his arguments.
Finally, after 2 hours, it all comes peacefully to an end . . .
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Autumn Adamme wears the Serafina ensemble from the Invocation couture collection
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Each and every Chhau dance performance in Purulia commences with an invocation to Lord Ganesha, a prominent character from the Indian mythology........
Chhau Dance
Chhau, the masked dance of the ancient warrior, is hugely popular across the tribal areas of West Bengal and Bihar. Magnificent outsized masks, breathtaking acrobatics, wild combat and comedy scenes accompanied by powerful drumming make the performance an unforgettable experience!
Chhau is perhaps the oldest masked dance in the world having originated in the soldiers barracks of the past when Rarh (part of Bengal and Bihar state of India) was a mighty military nation.
Though there are three prominent Chhau styles today, the Mayurbhanj, Seraikella and Purulia dance styles, the Purulia Chhau dance is said to be the original and is the most vigorous.
In 2010 the Chhau dance was inscribed in the UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Murguma is a beautiful place in purulia. It is a huge waterbody, a man made dam, surrounded by hills. Muruguma Lake and the forest will make your trip worthwhile. This place can be reached by car from both Purulia and Muri (Jharkhand) stations.
Beautiful Bengal, India
The best place to stay at Murguma in Palash Bitan Jungle Huts beside the lake (www.palashbitan.com ; Contact: Jayeeta Sinha Mobile: 9674222675)
Squamish Nation Pow Wow 2012 at the Capilano Indian Reserve in North Vancouver was the place to be for native bands from across BC and elsewhere to congregate. They gathered to greet each other and celebrate their culture together at this annual event in the traditional territory of the Coast Salish land.
Aboriginal men and women in full regalia danced in the Grand Entry and participated in the Invocation. They also competed as individuals in different categories like in a sports event. The modern day Pow Wow is very much a family affair – in recognition of the work and contribution by the native women in the community and the role that the younger ones could play is also very much part of the agenda. The Pow Wow therefore becomes an ideal venue for the youngsters to reconnect with their culture and way of life, thus preserving the aboriginal tradition that goes back thousands of years.
[ENG] The church of Bossost , dedicated to the invocation of the Mother of God of Purification, is one of the best preserved in the entire Val d'Aran region, and a clear example of the prototype of a Romanesque church of the valley (very horizontal buildings, with three naves and three semicircular apses and a very marked gable in the presbytery). It was built in the first half of the 13th century, and includes many foreign decorative elements: strips of blind semicircular arches in the bell tower and apses, or the small vertical lesenes (pilaster strip) on the outside of the apse, both typical of Lombard Romanesque, checkered jaques on the front and eaves… Outside the temple, the highlights are the bell tower, the head and its two façades. More photos in the album Church of Bossost, Aran valley (Spain).
[ESP] En el interior se aprecian las tres naves del edificio, la central más ancha y alta, separadas por tres grandes pilastras circulares rematadas en un sencillo ábaco que soportan arcos formeros, que conforman los tres tramos de cada una de las naves. La nave central se cubre con una bóveda de cañón apuntado, las laterales con bóvedas de cuarto de cañón y la cabecera se cubre -como marcan los cánones románicos- cañón para el tramo presbiteral y bóveda de horno para los ábsides. A los pies del templo se abre un coro que dispone de dos niveles distintos, de construcción posterior.
La iglesia de Bossost, dedicada a la advocación de la Mair de Diu dera Purificacion, es una de las mejor conservadas de toda la comarca del Val d'Aran, y un claro ejemplo del prototipo de iglesia románica aranesa (edificios muy horizontales, con tres naves y tres ábsides semicirculares y un hastial muy marcado en el presbiterio). Fue construida en la primera mitad del siglo XIII, e incluye muchos elementos decorativos foráneos: franjas de arquillos ciegos de medio punto en campanario y ábsides, o las pequeñas lesenas verticales en el exterior del ábside, ambos propios del románico lombardo, ajedrezado jaqués en portada y aleros… En el exterior del templo, lo más destacado son el campanario, la cabecera y sus dos portadas.
Más fotografías en el álbum Iglesia de Bossòst, Valle de Aran (España).
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[ENG] The church of Bossost , dedicated to the invocation of the Mother of God of Purification, is one of the best preserved in the entire Val d'Aran region, and a clear example of the prototype of a Romanesque church of the valley (very horizontal buildings, with three naves and three semicircular apses and a very marked gable in the presbytery). It was built in the first half of the 13th century, and includes many foreign decorative elements: strips of blind semicircular arches in the bell tower and apses, or the small vertical lesenes (pilaster strip) on the outside of the apse, both typical of Lombard Romanesque, checkered jaques on the front and eaves… Outside the temple, the highlights are the bell tower, the head and its two façades. More photos in the album Church of Bossost, Aran valley (Spain).
[ESP] En el interior se aprecian las tres naves del edificio, la central más ancha y alta, separadas por tres grandes pilastras circulares rematadas en un sencillo ábaco que soportan arcos formeros, que conforman los tres tramos de cada una de las naves. La nave central se cubre con una bóveda de cañón apuntado, las laterales con bóvedas de cuarto de cañón y la cabecera se cubre -como marcan los cánones románicos- cañón para el tramo presbiteral y bóveda de horno para los ábsides. A los pies del templo se abre un coro que dispone de dos niveles distintos, de construcción posterior.
La iglesia de Bossost, dedicada a la advocación de la Mair de Diu dera Purificacion, es una de las mejor conservadas de toda la comarca del Val d'Aran, y un claro ejemplo del prototipo de iglesia románica aranesa (edificios muy horizontales, con tres naves y tres ábsides semicirculares y un hastial muy marcado en el presbiterio). Fue construida en la primera mitad del siglo XIII, e incluye muchos elementos decorativos foráneos: franjas de arquillos ciegos de medio punto en campanario y ábsides, o las pequeñas lesenas verticales en el exterior del ábside, ambos propios del románico lombardo, ajedrezado jaqués en portada y aleros… En el exterior del templo, lo más destacado son el campanario, la cabecera y sus dos portadas.
Más fotografías en el álbum Iglesia de Bossòst, Valle de Aran (España).
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Invocation 2018 collection
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Demi-Cup Victorian and layered ball skirt
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Invocation 2018 collection by Dark Garden corsetry
Models: Nicole Simone, Serafina, Lindsay Ferguson, Alotta Boutté, Nina Sawant, Carolina Leon, Carynn Milne
Photo © Joel Aron
This sculpure by Buck McCain is named "The Invocation" and sits on the Raymond James campus in St. Petersburg, Florida (this is one of several copies). It's a very dramatic piece, and I've shot it many times over the years since I work in this office park.
Day 46 of my 365 project for 2015.
Buck McCain's Invocation statue In front of the Stark Museum of Art
Website: www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/cuppyuppycake?excludenudity=...
Dominicans and Franciscans spotted in conversation at the national discernment weekend, Invocation 2012 which was held in Oscott College (Birmingham) from 6-8 July.
St. Patrick's Breastplate
Bind to myself today
The strong virtue of the Invocation of the Trinity:
I believe the Trinity in the Unity
The Creator of the Universe.
I bind to myself today
The virtue of the Incarnation of Christ with His Baptism,
The virtue of His crucifixion with His burial,
The virtue of His Resurrection with His Ascension,
The virtue of His coming on the Judgement Day.
I bind to myself today
The virtue of the love of seraphim,
In the obedience of angels,
In the hope of resurrection unto reward,
In prayers of Patriarchs,
In predictions of Prophets,
In preaching of Apostles,
In faith of Confessors,
In purity of holy Virgins,
In deeds of righteous men.
I bind to myself today
The power of Heaven,
The light of the sun,
The brightness of the moon,
The splendour of fire,
The flashing of lightning,
The swiftness of wind,
The depth of sea,
The stability of earth,
The compactness of rocks.
I bind to myself today
God's Power to guide me,
God's Might to uphold me,
God's Wisdom to teach me,
God's Eye to watch over me,
God's Ear to hear me,
God's Word to give me speech,
God's Hand to guide me,
God's Way to lie before me,
God's Shield to shelter me,
God's Host to secure me,
Against the snares of demons,
Against the seductions of vices,
Against the lusts of nature,
Against everyone who meditates injury to me,
Whether far or near,
Whether few or with many.
I invoke today all these virtues
Against every hostile merciless power
Which may assail my body and my soul,
Against the incantations of false prophets,
Against the black laws of heathenism,
Against the false laws of heresy,
Against the deceits of idolatry,
Against the spells of women, and smiths, and druids,
Against every knowledge that binds the soul of man.
Christ, protect me today
Against every poison, against burning,
Against drowning, against death-wound,
That I may receive abundant reward.
Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me, Christ within me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ at my right, Christ at my left,
Christ in the fort, [i.e., at home]
Christ in the chariot seat, [i.e., travelling by land]
Christ in the poop. [i.e., travelling by water]
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks to me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
I bind to myself today
The strong virtue of an invocation of the Trinity,
I believe the Trinity in the Unity
The Creator of the Universe.
The St. Patrick Breastplate (prayer) is found on Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries at the following link: www.joyfulheart.com/stpatrick/breastplate.htm
The following excerpt is from the website of Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries:
St. Patrick's Breastplate is contained in the ancient Book of Armagh, from the early ninth century, along with Patrick's authentic "Confession."
St. Patrick is said to have written this prayer to strengthen himself with God's protection as he prepared to confront and convert Loegaire, high king of Ireland. There is some similarities to Paul's exhortation to "put on the whole armor of God" (Ephesians 6:10-18), except that it is much more detailed. The St. Patrick's prayer is recommended to you as a wonderful prayer of spiritual preparedness.
(The stained glass window was photographed inside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. The Catholic church is located in Boonton, NJ, USA.)
Photograph Copyright 2009 Loci B. Lenar
Very fast visceral improvisation. I like how so many different organic shapes have mixed without prior thought. But the guy's anatomy and shading are just awful.
And if you won't incline, endure
At an embraced distance. Be the wee
Contrary stormcock that you always were
Seamus Heaney, An Invocation.
The Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel (placed under the invocation of St. Michael the Archangel ) is a church catholic located in the heart of the historical center of Menton . Since the road from the seafront , with majestic staircases allow to gradually reach the site where, on a spot in the stalls CALADE triumph whole perspective of the baroque architecture .
At the beginning of the xvii th century, desired by Prince Honoré II of Monaco , its construction was entrusted to the architect Lorenzo Lavagna. TheMay 27 1619The first stone was laid in the presence of the prince and lord Nicolà Spinola, bishop of Ventimiglia which depended Menton and Roquebrune while Monaco depended on the Bishop of Nice. Excavation works actually began in 1639 and the church was opened for worship in 1653 . Finally, theMay 8 1675The bishop of Ventimiglia Monsignor Mauro Promontorio dedicated the new church in the presence of Prince Louis I st . In 1701 , the architect Emmanuel Cantone erects a tower of fifty-three meters high, real watchtower overlooking the city. Its current facade was completed in 1819 in the spirit of the baroque of the xvii th century.
Inside, the vast nave with four bays form a large Latin cross . The choir , preceded by a triumphal arch is decorated with stucco marble with pilasters dishes. A painted wooden statue of 1820 representing Saint Michael slaying the dragon overcomes the altar in polychrome marble. The side chapels are decorated with altarpieces baroque. One is dedicated to Saint Devote . Some had been granted to wealthy families of Menton.
Beautiful organ in the choir (XVII c.) Unknown factor. It has been often attributed to Gio Oltrachino (Jean Utrect), organ builder native of this town, located in Genoa and which is known by many constructions organ archives in Liguria - only one still existing intact in Alassio - and Monaco: the parish church of Saint-Nicolas Monaco dated 1639 (current buffet that of St. Charles church restructured by architect Charles Lenormand and Merklin), that of the palatine chapel (1639) disappeared and another organo portatile the same time also disappeared. Gio Oltracchino died in Genoa in 1647 and the organ of Saint-Michel can not be attributed to him.
In 1999 , the Saint-Michel church is raised to the dignity of minor basilica by Pope John Paul II , and consecrated basilica in January 2000 . Since 1949 , each year in August, the square hosts the famous Festival of Classical Music . She is one of the most visited attractions in the Alpes-Maritimes.
The Basilica (and its square ; other items were enrolled at other dates) is the subject of a classification as historical monuments since 3 March 1947
This ancient invocation is still, after many centuries, broadcasting to the masses from its spot on the approach to the cathedral in St. Davids.
Hand-held. MF. M645 28mm via adapter.
Take a break at Pelcomb Portraits.
This image, created with the help of artificial intelligence, stems from the ability to shape visions simply by describing what you desire. A woman wrapped in white veils, suspended on the surface of a crimson and purple sea, stands against the sun illuminating a sky filled with reds, pinks, yellows, and black. Her hands reach upward, in a gesture of invocation or acceptance of an unseen energy. A visual experience that blends technology and art, exploring new expressive forms to convey emotions and atmospheres with simplicity and power.
Photo: WildPx LLC
Models: Serafina Miller, Lulu Cachoo, Aja, all wearing Invocation couture by Dark Garden
Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Dunchideock Devon stands on a slope next to a farm
(the name is Celtic and means 'the wooded fort or camp,' possibly referring to the earthwork of Cotley Castle which is nearby. In the 1086 Domesday Survey it was held by Ralph Paynel with 5 ploughs together with the usual meadows & woodland.
The present church dates from the late 14c and replaced an earlier building with the first recorded rector William de Lapeflod in 1261
Built of red sandstone in Perpendicular style, and consisting of a chancel, nave, north aisle of 5 bays, lady chapel, south porch, and three stage embattled west tower with south east projecting stair turret rising above its height of the tower. It has 3 bells, the first dated 1700, the second with Old English lettering, and the tenor which has an invocation to St. John.
The north chancel chapel was in 1669 "erected at his own noble expense " by Aaron Baker 1620–1683 to be the site of his burial and monument www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/ey032aUS4n after he had made his fortune in the East India trade and retired here.
In 1846 the building was described "as a picture of desolation"
and there is evidence of a c 1850s restoration as well as a thorough restoration of 1875-7 when the chancel was rebuilt.
The nave, chancel and lady chapel were restored in c 1887 for Sir William and Lady Waldron;
The Gothic screen dates from the 15c, and is complete with doors, groining and cornice. There is elaborate carving of the pier casing between the sections of the screen. The rood loft is six feet in width.. (However the screen was described as "remains" in 1843 and was largely reconstructed by wood worker Herbert Read in 1892, with additional work by the Herbert Read firm in 1962). The parclose screen is also notable;
In former years the south bay of the screen was cut to make room for a three-decker pulpit which was later removed and replaced by the present one in 1903 www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/0A9B1Xgity and the screen restored. The medieval rood loft stair is intact including (unusually) the door to the stair which is a single plank with studs, it can still be seen in the south wall. and at the east end of the external nave can be seen the rectangular rood stair turret with a sloping slate roof.
The registers date: baptisms, 1538; marriages, 1539; burials, 1540.
The c1400 font also survives www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/91634946W2
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Pop Antique for Dark Garden Couture – "Invocation" Collection
Model: Victoria Dagger
Dark Garden Corsetry
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New Orleans, Louisiana
Invocation 2018 collection
Pop Antique for Dark Garden
Corset dress, collar, and bespoke stockings
Model: Serafina
Photo © Joel Aron
I thank you fullmoon for lighten up the foreground so well :)
Press L for a better look
50pictures x 30seconds = 1500seconds = 25minutes exposure of the nightsky.
Oh and i forgot, no whitebalance tweak, all natural colours. Not my usual photostyle since i like to take my pictures more colour abstract :)
Squamish Nation Pow Wow 2012 at the Capilano Indian Reserve in North Vancouver was the place to be for native bands from across BC and elsewhere to congregate. They gathered to greet each other and celebrate their culture together at this annual event in the traditional territory of the Coast Salish land.
Aboriginal men and women in full regalia danced in the Grand Entry and participated in the Invocation. They also competed as individuals in different categories like in a sports event. The modern day Pow Wow is very much a family affair – in recognition of the work and contribution by the native women in the community and the role that the younger ones could play is also very much part of the agenda. The Pow Wow therefore becomes an ideal venue for the youngsters to reconnect with their culture and way of life, thus preserving the aboriginal tradition that goes back thousands of years.
Audrey Flack (born New York, 1931) is an American photorealist painter, printmaker, and sculptor.
[Oil and acrylic on canvas, 162.6 x 203.2 cm]
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