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A young boy seemed quite intrigued with my presence. Despite the objections from his mother he just kept staring at me as well! I really enjoyed Varanasi, the pace of life was a welcome change after the chaos of the Sonepur Mela. The mornings in particular were sublime - quiet, calm and peaceful.
Chapel of Calvary in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Leica Meet Jerusalem
Leica M240 50mm Noctilux f/0.95
صلاة الفجر
قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم : بشر المشائين فى الظلم الى المساجد بالنور التام يوم القيامة
قال أديبنا أحمد الغنام :: نادى الإله ولبى الحجيج .... وأنا على ذنبي مقيم
يا رب ارزق زيارة هذا البيت من لم يزره .. يا رب العالمين
Prayer in Madina .
Lens : CZJ 135mm f3.5
Pic info : f5.6 - 1/4000s - ISO400
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P/S : Internet down for three days......Sigh
I am one who believes in the collective power of prayers. I believe the Angels walk with us and hear our words. Some of you may remember me posting a picture of Tiger, my neighbor's cat, who likes to hang out in my pasture tree. He was a sweet, shy, loving kitty with a wonderful sense of humor. Today, another neighbor's dogs killed little Tiger. He was just shy of his first birthday. It was an ugly thing that happened and Evan and I had to get his body from the dogs. We buried him in our pasture. I am asking you to not only say prayers for Tiger, but, my main request is for the little girl who was Tiger's person. Almost two years ago this little girl lost her dad in a car accident. She is a shy girl who doesn't speak much since her dad's death. Last Christmas, her mother got her a kitten, Tiger. This little girl has lost a lot in her life and this is no exception. I have spoken with the owner of the dogs. His answer was that the cat came on his property. I understand that, however these dogs have killed other animals on their property. They hunt them as a pack. Don't get me wrong, they are sweet dogs doing what dogs can do. However, you can train them what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior. I did point out to the owner that if you curb such pack mentality in your own backyard, if they were to ever get out, they won't cost you liability. Sometimes legal terminology can go a long way. I have yet to speak to the mother of this little girl because they are out celebrating trick or treats. I really don't have the heart to ruin that. I will speak to mom, privately, in the morn. I assure you we gave Tiger a proper burial. I sang the songs from our tribe and asked St. Francis to embrace him on the other side. Please pray that the Angels are there for this little girl, with all their strength and love right now. She will need it. I will never forget what happened to him, but most, I won't ever forget the sweet little guy with the wonderful sense of humor. I will miss him deeply myself. Thank you for any and all prayer for him and for his little girl.
this was taken at the Monserrat Monestary in Spain this last May-they have a beautiful area inside a cave, where they have their prayer candles-we lit candles here as well to say prayers for loved ones-but looking at this image today if I were there I would light them for all those affected by the Tsunami-it's so sad and devastating-my heart goes out to those affected and many prayers are being sent your way...
l have a beautiful 17 year old cousin that has been diagnosed with Luekemia and this post is for Veda that God will place His healing Hand upon her and bring her through!!!! Thank you for agreeing with me in prayer!!! Hugs!!!
Un moulin à prières (mani chuskor ou mani 'khor lo en tibétain) est un objet cultuel utilisé par les Tibétains pratiquant le bouddhisme.
Le moulin à prières traditionnel est constitué d'un cylindre rempli de feuilles sur lesquelles sont écrits ou imprimés des mantras (formules incantatoires), et qui peut tourner librement autour d'un axe. Selon les croyances associées à ces moulins, les mettre en mouvement « active » le pouvoir du mantra et confère protection et acquisition de mérites (sanskrit: puṇya).
Le moulin à prières est habituellement de taille relativement petite, et on peut le prendre dans la main. Toutefois, il existe de grands moulins, fixés à un mur ou alignés dans une armature. De tels moulins sont mis en mouvement l'un après l'autre par les fidèles qui passent à côté d'eux. On fait tourner les moulins avec sa main droite. Et le moulin doit être tourné dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre, afin que le mantra soit lu dans le sens où il a été écrit.
D'après diapositive.
Prayer flags at the Boudhanath.
Boudhanath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu, Nepal. Located about 11 km (6.8 mi) from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, the stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal.
The influx of large populations of refugees from Tibet has seen the construction of over 50 Tibetan Gompas (Monasteries) around Boudhanath. As of 1979, Boudhanath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Prayer wheels at Swayambhunath, the Buddhist temple in Kathmandu. The inscriptions on the wheel speak the great Buddhist mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum", which translates into "Oh jewel in the heart of the lotus". This is the mantra of the Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of compassion (of which the Dalai Lama is an incarnation).
The meaning of the prayer is complex, and I will share the current (14th) Dalai Lama's interpretation of the mantra:
"It is very good to recite the mantra Om mani padme hum, but while you are doing it, you should be thinking on its meaning, for the meaning of the six syllables is great and vast... The first, Om symbolises the practitioner's impure body, speech, and mind; it also symbolises the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha.
"The path is indicated by the next four syllables. Mani, meaning jewel, symbolises the factors of method: (the) altruistic intention to become enlightened, compassion, and love.
"The two syllables, padme, meaning lotus, symbolise wisdom
"Purity must be achieved by an indivisible unity of method and wisdom, symbolised by the final syllable hum, which indicates indivisibility.
"Thus the six syllables, om mani padme hum, mean that in dependence on the practice of a path which is an indivisible union of method and wisdom, you can transform your impure body, speech, and mind into the pure exalted body, speech, and mind of a Buddha."
This little prayer chapel sits in front of the dome church. I actually helped build this one. I did most of the caulking. The walls were made with one by ones.
Hope of Rainbows after the Storms of Destruction
My heart is crying after watching the news footage tonight of the Earthquake and horrifying Tsunami in north Japan March 10, 2011.... it is hard to wrap my mind and heart around the pain and suffering of thousands of people as homes and vehicles, boats and business are torn to shreds and carried across the farmlands of NE Japan, in many cases actually burning as they float. An 8.9 magnitude earthquake is one of the 5 most powerful quakes in recorded history, and shook buildings and took out power 230 miles away in Tokyo, causing some fires there as well. More waves will follow the first, making rescues difficult or impossible until they calm down.
Hawaii was under a tsunami warning... uncertain how much will hit the Islands but estimated time of arrival would be at 3 am, while on the Oregon Coast and around the mouth of the Columbia we are under a Tsunami watch, for around 7:30 am... may only be a small surge by then, but very hard to tell.
My prayers and tears go out to the people of Japan and surrounding area as the destruction spreads and people work on survival and recovery.... (UPDATE IN COMMENTS)
link to an Asian blog blogs.aljazeera.net/live/asia/live-blog-japan-earthquake
story on the nuclear concerns www.huffingtonpost.com/karl-grossman/japan-nuclear-fukush...
related volcanic activity www.theweatherspace.com/news/TWS-3_11_2011_threevolcano.html
a you tube video taken on the bluff near Crescent City filming the wave coming in against the cliffs www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3AFnbkLmiI
the day this photo was taken was a day of memories... as my mom had passed away on November 7, 2003