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“I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.”
*God bless my mom.
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The Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor in Ronda, Spain, was built over a 13th century Moorish mosque. Near the entrance are some intricately decorated horseshoe arches remaining from the mosque's mihrab (prayer niche).
“Most people believe the mind to be a mirror, more or less accurately reflecting the world outside them, not realizing on the contrary that the mind is itself the principal element of creation.”
― Rabindranath Tagore
Limited Edition 1 of 3 + 2AP
Pinhole, b/w negative film, 120
Paper Size - 35 x 35 cm
Image Size - 24 x 24 cm
Print Type – Cyanotype, toned
Signed - originally signed and numbered front and backside by the Author
Date of Creation - 2017
Available for sale.
This place is hell to me
With the devil in my bed
And the devil in this bottle
And the devil in my head
I’ll meet you in heaven again
If you wear that dress again
(i’ll have one more drink, my friend)
Where my heart is kept on ice
And prayers burst into flames
Prayers on fire
nick cave
scanned from a slide ..
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Prayer Flags are inscribed with auspicious symbols, invocations, prayers, and mantras. Tibetan Buddhists for centuries have planted these flags outside their homes and places of spiritual practice for the wind to carry the beneficent vibrations across the countryside. Prayer flags are said to bring happiness, long life and prosperity to the flag planter and those in the vicinity.
Dharma prints bear traditional Buddhist symbols, protectors and enlightened beings. As the Buddhist spiritual approach is non-theistic, the elements of Tantric iconography do not stand for external beings, but represent aspects of enlightened mind i.e. compassion, perfect action, fearlessness, etc. Displayed with respect, Dharma prints impart a feeling of harmony and bring to mind the precious teachings.
A poor woman sings prayer hymns as she asks for donations in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, China.
Location :
Manjuyod Sand bar,
Negros Oriental, Philippines
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In the light of of the tragedy and loss of lives in Paris, believers around the world are advocating / interceding
for Paris to the most High God. Yet how sad the unbelieving continually defiant to acknowledge Him in the midst of adversity to tell the world God is not relevant to lives of Parisians. As qoute and qoute from one French cartoonist :
"Friends from the whole world, thank you for # pray for Paris, but we don't need more religion.
Our faith goes to music! Kisses! Life! Champagne and joy! #ParisIsAboutLife," from Joannsfar posted to Instagram after Friday night's terrors assault.
Although she used the word "religion" and Parisians don't need religion, which understandably implying the concept of God isn't needed anymore in their lives.
Perhaps they haven't known this, that "We can't live by bread alone ...."
Christians should humbly reconcile and pardon the cartoonist because she hasn't seen the glory of God as we have seen, experienced and realized. We can only hope the views of this cartoonist doesn't represent the rest of the people of Paris.
However, are we surprised of this type of conviction invading the hearts of so many people today, growing cold and leaving their Christian heritage all together .
The Bible speaks in 1 Timothy 4:1
"Now the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons."
Are these what we are seeing today ?
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Prayers do have power, . I said this because myself have witnessed the power of God many, many times which intervenes and put things just right on my path. Prayers work of those who believe , having the faith, and relationship with God. Existing in a Godless life is a life without divine protection and living such life should be truly scary.
I wonder why people take life so easy without God . Life can be easily snapped away without warning and into eternity we go . Although many scientific advocates tried to prove we just end up as dirt after the elixir of life faded away . But God has given people revelations through personal experiences of NDE's / OBE's , that hell and heaven / paradise do exit .
Hell is place of containment under the earth . It's without air, without water and everything . It's a place where man has lost it all into eternity and a place of total separation from God . Although many unbelieving would dislike this statement but that's how the scripture warns us.
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I have several testimonies of victory in the Lord I haven't shared here as it's hard to share every detail of it. One happened lately which rocked me to the core . I was left deeply anxious , truly shaken. What left in me was the only hope for God to take me to the rescue. I went into deep intercession and spiritual warfare as I knew it's an enemy attack ( Ephesians 6: 12 ) . Praise God, He is always there for me . I would say what had happened was a miracle and God's protection with a doubt . A protection no one can take away unless God allows it. God is an awesome living God . My experiences were surely aren't coincidences .
I do believe we're all connected. I do believe in positive energy. I do believe in the power of prayer. I do believe in putting good out into the world. And I believe in taking care of each other.
Harvey Fierstein
A suspended prayer. In Man Mo temple, the city, Hong-Kong island. Once I crossed Victoria’s bay, I walked along the skyscrapers of the City. After some errand, I stumbled upon Man Mo temple. Right in the middle of the city, on the bottom of the tall buildings, it felt like it was in a remote location.
Prayer Flags are inscribed with auspicious symbols, invocations, prayers, and mantras. Tibetan Buddhists for centuries have planted these flags outside their homes and places of spiritual practice for the wind to carry the beneficent vibrations across the countryside. Prayer flags are said to bring happiness, long life and prosperity to the flag planter and those in the vicinity.
Just after I took the photo of the golden-curled statue below, I saw this man in a crowd. I think he was saying a prayer before eating his lunch. I did hesitate about putting this one up...it is such a personal moment. Hope I made the right choice. I love the intensity.
Because the experience of Itsukushima Shrine involves the water over which it is built, it is good to be aware of the timings of the tides during one's visit. At high tide the shrine and its gate appear to float above the water, and this is certainly the time at which they are most picturesque. At low tide, the water drains out of the bay. This is when visitors can take the opportunity to walk out and see the gate from up close.
This beautiful image is taken by UpayAnkita: 500px.com/upayankita ; www.flickr.com/photos/upayankita
“Courage is fear that has
said its prayers.”
~Karl Barth
Happy New Year Everyone! 3 days into the the new year and I have so far kept my resolution! Woohoo!
My resolution this year was to get organized with my photography. So I have started a blog karenhunnicuttartandsoul.blogspot.com/. The reason..to get me to post something each day. I have so many images in my archieves,,,it seems that I go out and shoot...process a couple of my favorites and the rest sit...I am forcing my self to get though them...stay tuned and Happy New Year!
Boudhnath Stupa is one of the largest in the world.It is located just outside the formal boundaries of Kathmandu, Nepal. This shot was taken the day before Tibetan New Year. Brand new prayer flags were put up in honour of the New Year.
This trip was arranged by Razzu Tuladha of Samsara Journeys based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Symbolism and Tradition
Traditionally, prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. The flags do not carry prayers to 'gods,' a common misconception; rather, the Tibetans believe the prayers and mantras will be blown by the wind to spread the good will and compassion into all pervading space. Therefore, prayer flags are thought to bring benefit to all.
By hanging flags in high places the "Wind Horse" will carry the blessings depicted on the flags to all beings. As wind passes over the surface of the flags which are sensitive to the slightest movement of the wind, the air is purified and sanctified by the Mantras.
The prayers of a flag become a permanent part of the universe as the images fade from exposure to the elements. Just as life moves on and is replaced by new life, Tibetans renew their hopes for the world by continually mounting new flags alongside the old. This act symbolizes a welcoming of life changes and an acknowledgment that all beings are part of a greater ongoing cycle.
The Indian Buddhist Sutras, written on cloth in India, were transmitted to other regions of the world. These sutras, written on banners, were the origin of prayer flags. Legend ascribes the origin of the prayer flag to the Shakyamuni Buddha, whose prayers were written on battle flags used by the devas against their adversaries, the asuras. The legend may have given the Indian bhikku a reason for carrying the 'heavenly' banner as a way of signifying his commitment to ahimsa. This knowledge was carried into Tibet by 800 CE, and the actual flags were introduced no later than 1040 CE, where they were further modified. The Indian monk Atisha (980-1054 CE) introduced the Indian practice of printing on cloth prayer flags to Tibet and Nepal.
Traditionally, prayer flags come in sets of five, one in each of five colors. The five colors represent the elements, and the Five Pure Lights and are arranged from left to right in a specific order. Different elements are associated with different colors for specific traditions, purposes and sadhana:
* Blue (symbolizing sky/space)
* White (symbolizing air/wind)
* Red (symbolizing fire)
* Green (symbolizing water)
* Yellow (symbolizing earth)
Before the day’s activities, a prayer is given. Interesting series of events found this photo uploaded to a European database without my knowledge or approval. The amount of hatred and condemnation that this photo received made me proud, however I have since had it pulled. I suppose American patriotism, religion and Americana in general annoys the average European.