View allAll Photos Tagged omnipresence
Poison ivy was EVERYWHERE along the banks. At times we were forced to contort ourselves into pretzels in attempts to avoid it as we hiked the banks.
The large leaf pictured here is about 4 inches long.
But, despite its omnipresence, none of us were afflicted with its evil oils.
QUOTE : The more you develop flowerlike divine qualities, the more God will reveal to you His secret Omnipresence in your soul.
--------Paramahansa Yogananda
UAXACTUN
Uaxactun is a little-known Mayan archaeological site, located in Petén in Guatemala, about twenty kilometers north of Tikal. An “end of the world” atmosphere.
Much of the history of Uaxactún is inseparable from that of Tikal. The reason lies in their extreme proximity. It seems that it was Uaxactún who first saw the light of day, almost four millennia ago. Then, men settled on the current site of Tikal and developed a city there. During the preclassical era (800 BC to 200 AD), the two cities coexisted peacefully. The reason for this peace was their mutual subordination to a third city-state, El Mirador, located about sixty kilometers away. This domination of El Mirador over the region held back the expansionist desires of the two neighboring cities for a long time. But, towards the end of the 1st century AD, the mighty El Mirador was brought down. The two cities of Tikal and Uaxactún were then able to give free rein to their appetite for conquest. At the same time, they embarked on important architectural work. Temples, acropolises and altars were created. Too close, the two cities ended up being bothered by the presence of a rival power in their neighborhood. In 378, the conflict ended with the definitive defeat of Uaxactún, now a vassal of Tikal.
Uaxactún is nothing like Tikal except for the omnipresence of the lush forest. Indeed, there are no astonishing pyramids here. Uaxactún is a modest site made up of six groups of structures scattered on either side of the old airstrip built at the time when the city was the subject of a major excavation program. Uaxactun has platforms decorated with large stucco masks. The best known of these platforms is a structure each side of which has a staircase flanked by sixteen masks representing lords or monsters Witz (the god of the mountain in the Mayan religion). This pyramid was an astronomical observatory: its east side faces three small temples aligned so as to be able to observe the sunrise at the solstices and equinoxes.
UAXACTUN
Uaxactun is a little-known Mayan archaeological site, located in Petén in Guatemala, about twenty kilometers north of Tikal. An “end of the world” atmosphere.
Much of the history of Uaxactún is inseparable from that of Tikal. The reason lies in their extreme proximity. It seems that it was Uaxactún who first saw the light of day, almost four millennia ago. Then, men settled on the current site of Tikal and developed a city there. During the preclassical era (800 BC to 200 AD), the two cities coexisted peacefully. The reason for this peace was their mutual subordination to a third city-state, El Mirador, located about sixty kilometers away. This domination of El Mirador over the region held back the expansionist desires of the two neighboring cities for a long time. But, towards the end of the 1st century AD, the mighty El Mirador was brought down. The two cities of Tikal and Uaxactún were then able to give free rein to their appetite for conquest. At the same time, they embarked on important architectural work. Temples, acropolises and altars were created. Too close, the two cities ended up being bothered by the presence of a rival power in their neighborhood. In 378, the conflict ended with the definitive defeat of Uaxactún, now a vassal of Tikal.
Uaxactún is nothing like Tikal except for the omnipresence of the lush forest. Indeed, there are no astonishing pyramids here. Uaxactún is a modest site made up of six groups of structures scattered on either side of the old airstrip built at the time when the city was the subject of a major excavation program. Uaxactun has platforms decorated with large stucco masks. The best known of these platforms is a structure each side of which has a staircase flanked by sixteen masks representing lords or monsters Witz (the god of the mountain in the Mayan religion). This pyramid was an astronomical observatory: its east side faces three small temples aligned so as to be able to observe the sunrise at the solstices and equinoxes.
THE DIVINE PRESENCE
The Ashanti brass weight for weighing gold is remarkable both
for the technical skill shown in the "lost wax" casting process and for the richness of its religious symbolism. Some 450 different examples appear here. The geometric form, probably the oldest, clearly involved a method or counting, now lost. Later forms represented the animal, vegetable and human world familiar to the Ashanti. While some weights were used for actually weighing gold dust, others seem to have served more as status symbols, or as ornaments, charms and fetishes. All Ashanti gold belonged to the king, representing the nation, though commoners could hold it in trust and use it in trade. The symbolism of the weights constantly reminded the people of the omnipresence and omnipotence of the divinity from whom the king derived his authority. For the king's gold itself was the emblem of the sun, reflecting the light and life of the nation.
Geometric designs (right hand panel) went far beyond a numeral system (1). They took the form of varied sacred and royal symbols such as the double cross (2) of the sun god Nyankopon, the swastika (3), the signs of water (4) and fire (5). Animal and human shapes often served to depict morals and proverbs, such as the two crocodiles with a single stomach (6) left hand panel), representing the ideal family: many people united as a single entity. The snake (7) represented death, the frog (8) life. Also portrayed (center panel) were household furniture and utensils (9), farm tools (10), weapons and regalia of war (11) and, above all, the sacred stools and insignia of authority (12).
Heading to the ferry in Denmark, we spotted more evidence of the global omnipresence of McDonalds. Photo by MJW.
The ceiling painting represents Heaven, and these putti are probably meant to show the omnipresence of God.
UAXACTUN
Uaxactun is a little-known Mayan archaeological site, located in Petén in Guatemala, about twenty kilometers north of Tikal. An “end of the world” atmosphere.
Much of the history of Uaxactún is inseparable from that of Tikal. The reason lies in their extreme proximity. It seems that it was Uaxactún who first saw the light of day, almost four millennia ago. Then, men settled on the current site of Tikal and developed a city there. During the preclassical era (800 BC to 200 AD), the two cities coexisted peacefully. The reason for this peace was their mutual subordination to a third city-state, El Mirador, located about sixty kilometers away. This domination of El Mirador over the region held back the expansionist desires of the two neighboring cities for a long time. But, towards the end of the 1st century AD, the mighty El Mirador was brought down. The two cities of Tikal and Uaxactún were then able to give free rein to their appetite for conquest. At the same time, they embarked on important architectural work. Temples, acropolises and altars were created. Too close, the two cities ended up being bothered by the presence of a rival power in their neighborhood. In 378, the conflict ended with the definitive defeat of Uaxactún, now a vassal of Tikal.
Uaxactún is nothing like Tikal except for the omnipresence of the lush forest. Indeed, there are no astonishing pyramids here. Uaxactún is a modest site made up of six groups of structures scattered on either side of the old airstrip built at the time when the city was the subject of a major excavation program. Uaxactun has platforms decorated with large stucco masks. The best known of these platforms is a structure each side of which has a staircase flanked by sixteen masks representing lords or monsters Witz (the god of the mountain in the Mayan religion). This pyramid was an astronomical observatory: its east side faces three small temples aligned so as to be able to observe the sunrise at the solstices and equinoxes.
People often stand in front of the screens and watch them like brain dead zombies.
The endless loop of commercials and ads makes you realize that we surpassed Orwell's szenario of the Big Brother.
This is what happened to-day Saturday 30-4-2011 - we offered dinner to Sathya Sai Baba as we do every day. Since last few days there was no blessings but Sai has given us proof that though He has left the body, He is all the time here with us. Our message to all Sai devotees is that they should have faith and patience Sai will come to you too.
This is what happened to-day Saturday 30-4-2011 - we offered dinner to Sathya Sai Baba as we do every day. Since last few days there was no blessings but Sai has given us proof that though He has left the body, He is all the time here with us. Our message to all Sai devotees is that they should have faith and patience Sai will come to you too.
The painter from Umbria who created this unique devotional work can probably be identified as Fiorenzo di Lorenzo. Flanked by Saints Christopher and Sebastian, the Madonna sits enthroned with the Infant Jesus in a palace-like room. The floor is covered with marble, and both the canopy above the throne and the back wall are hung with precious gold brocade. The lavish use of gold leaf, which has also been worked and decorated in different ways, contributes to the particular charm of this painting and also symbolises the omnipresence of God.
Omnipresence: God is everywhere, everywhere we go, everyday and every night. From the people on the plane to those going or coming from work. He is always there for His children.
EVERYTHING IS LIFE, by muralist Marc-Olivier Lamothe, adorns the Bon-Pasteur Park chalet with a naive, brightly colored universe, a delightful blend of geometric shapes, natural elements, and living creatures. The artist imagined his mural as an ode to nature and imagination. Each façade presents a landscape with multiple scenes, sometimes referring to birdsong, sometimes to the blooming of flowers and the omnipresence of our sun. It even allows for the discovery of a new species: the sunflower-eye! A fun invitation for everyone to observe the beauty of the nature that surrounds us.
Bon-Pasteur Park, 70 Boul. du Bon-Pasteur, Laval, Québec.
Bayon temple (巴容寺) is one of the more enigmatic temples in Angkor Thom with the four faces of each tower looking to the four cardinal points signifying the omnipresence of the bodhisattva Lokesvara. The characteristics of this faces - a broad forehead, downcast eyes, wild nostrils, thick lips that curl upwards slightly at the ends-combine to reflect the famous 'smile of Angkor'.
There were originally 49 towers but today only 37 are standing. But not everyone of them has 4 faces. The central tower however, has much more faces carved into it.
EVERYTHING IS LIFE, by muralist Marc-Olivier Lamothe, adorns the Bon-Pasteur Park chalet with a naive, brightly colored universe, a delightful blend of geometric shapes, natural elements, and living creatures. The artist imagined his mural as an ode to nature and imagination. Each façade presents a landscape with multiple scenes, sometimes referring to birdsong, sometimes to the blooming of flowers and the omnipresence of our sun. It even allows for the discovery of a new species: the sunflower-eye! A fun invitation for everyone to observe the beauty of the nature that surrounds us.
Bon-Pasteur Park, 70 Boul. du Bon-Pasteur, Laval, Québec.
UAXACTUN
Uaxactun is a little-known Mayan archaeological site, located in Petén in Guatemala, about twenty kilometers north of Tikal. An “end of the world” atmosphere.
Much of the history of Uaxactún is inseparable from that of Tikal. The reason lies in their extreme proximity. It seems that it was Uaxactún who first saw the light of day, almost four millennia ago. Then, men settled on the current site of Tikal and developed a city there. During the preclassical era (800 BC to 200 AD), the two cities coexisted peacefully. The reason for this peace was their mutual subordination to a third city-state, El Mirador, located about sixty kilometers away. This domination of El Mirador over the region held back the expansionist desires of the two neighboring cities for a long time. But, towards the end of the 1st century AD, the mighty El Mirador was brought down. The two cities of Tikal and Uaxactún were then able to give free rein to their appetite for conquest. At the same time, they embarked on important architectural work. Temples, acropolises and altars were created. Too close, the two cities ended up being bothered by the presence of a rival power in their neighborhood. In 378, the conflict ended with the definitive defeat of Uaxactún, now a vassal of Tikal.
Uaxactún is nothing like Tikal except for the omnipresence of the lush forest. Indeed, there are no astonishing pyramids here. Uaxactún is a modest site made up of six groups of structures scattered on either side of the old airstrip built at the time when the city was the subject of a major excavation program. Uaxactun has platforms decorated with large stucco masks. The best known of these platforms is a structure each side of which has a staircase flanked by sixteen masks representing lords or monsters Witz (the god of the mountain in the Mayan religion). This pyramid was an astronomical observatory: its east side faces three small temples aligned so as to be able to observe the sunrise at the solstices and equinoxes.
Interior intimo meo et superior summo meo
— St Augustine of Hippo
English translation: You were more inward to me than my most inward part and higher than my highest.
Typeface: Jupiter Pro
Merchandise available: www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/155221684
This steatite scarab has a flat underside with a vertically arranged design with a 'Maat' and longevity/omnipresence of Amun theme composed of four signs lacking syntactical context. The design of the back is simple with unbalanced body proportions and good workmanship. The piece is carefully made.
This scarab functioned as a supportive amulet and should secure life and justice. The piece could serve in this world and in the afterlife; as Amun's trigram, it should assure the support of the god. It would have originally been mounted or threaded.
Egyptian
H: 1/4 x W: 7/16 x L: 9/16 in. (0.6 x 1.1 x 1.45 cm)
medium: beige steatite with green-blue glaze
culture: Egyptian
dynasty: 18th Dynasty
Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
On the corner of ritzy West Nanjing Rd sits Nobility of Time, a bronze sculpture created by Salvador Dalí, who constructed this signature dripping clock between 1977 and 1984 in Switzerland. The melted watch is crowned to symbolize the omnipresence of time. It is one of the only two existing copies in the world, the other is displayed at London City Hall.