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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.
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)
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).
"For this new morning and its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For every gift your goodness sends,
We thank You, gracious Lord."
~Anonymous
Model: Heidi Dahlen
Clothes made by mother.
As our prayers and thought's go out to the tragic people of Japan who have been devastated by one of natures most awesome catastrophes let us hope that they are given the courage to rebuild a life from the ashes of the earthquake and Tsunami.
PS I came across this wonderful charity scheme that within 2 hr's of the news were sending "shelter boxes " out to Japan .
I believe these are written prayers within Tibetan Buddhism but I'm not sure which "culture village" this was part of. It wasn't in the Tibet area of the park but I know that culture is stong also in neighbouring provinces and peoples.
Please let me know if I'm totally off base here.
This prayer is for all my friends here on flickr and elsewhere.. may their b only joy and hope in our hearts..
Silent Prayer.
(Linoleum Cut).
Najczystsze przysmaki taniec namiętności harmonijne aniołów śpiewających Brytania,
pleserau tragwyddol sanctaidd Arglwydd llygaid amrywiol llawen tywysogaethau cynnes llewyrch uchel,
schwoll himmlische Seligkeit der Ekstase beten Liebe Schätze Filling Spheres wahr Aufhellung glühen leuchtende,
לידת שמחה הקופצת נבואות נאורות צוחקות קדושי פסקי דין הידוע לשמצה יתהה צדיקים,
πιστή ψυχή ένδοξη ταπεινή κόπους ευλόγησε σοφία παράδεισο εκφράζει την αριστεία υπομονή άγια δάκρυα,
رحيم المسيح صلوات قوة الشكر الحب الخلاصي اللطف يتحمله يبدو البر,
fretus magno mira intellectus opera corda innocentium memor lectiones inreprehensa exaltavit exaltando Christi,
砦の偉大さに植え不思議な配達鳴り響く省庁が永遠の僕たちに広大な感謝を呼び出す務め.
Steve.D.Hammond.
© Jeanne Madic
Model: Kaitlyn Petrik
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Wave upon wave of grace
(A Puritan Prayer)
O God of grace,
Teach me to know that grace precedes, accompanies,
and follows my salvation; that it sustains the redeemed
soul, that not one link of its chain can ever break!
From Calvary's cross, wave upon wave of grace . . .
reaches me,
deals with my sin,
washes me clean,
renews my heart,
strengthens my will,
draws out my affection,
kindles a flame in my soul,
rules throughout my inner man,
consecrates my every thought, word, work,
teaches me Your immeasurable love.
How great are my privileges in Christ Jesus!
Without Him I stand far off, a stranger, an outcast.
In Him I draw near and touch His kingly scepter!
Without Him I dare not lift up my guilty eyes.
In Him I gaze upon my Father-God and friend!
Without Him I hide my lips in trembling shame.
In Him I open my mouth in petition and praise!
Without Him all is wrath and consuming fire.
In Him is all love, and the repose of my soul!
Without Him is gaping hell below me, and eternal anguish.
In Him its gates are barred to me by His precious blood!
Without Him darkness spreads its horrors before me.
In Him an eternity of glory is my boundless horizon!
Without Him all within me is terror and dismay. In
Him every accusation is charmed into joy and peace!
Praise be to You for grace, and for
the unspeakable gift of Jesus!
"By the grace of God I am what I am!" 1 Cor. 15:10
Nepal is a country where religious activities to a large extent take place outdoors in busy public places.
And everybody has a prayer
Half way between dream and desire
In inner corners proving secret
Where infinity lives
Of its very painful beauty:
One.
A ognuno la sua preghiera
A metà tra sogno e desiderio
In angoli interni segreti al mondo
Dove l'infinito vive
Della sua stessa dolorosa bellezza:
Un uno unico.
© 2014 claudia ioan
Bali, Indonesia, agosto 2013.
Preghiera induista sentita, su quella magica soglia tra crepuscolo e buio, per chi ha qualcosa da desiderare e sognare. E chiedere.
Bali, Indonesia, August 2013.
A much-felt hindu prayer, on the very treshold between dusk and dark, for those who have something to desire and dream of. And ask for.
A prayer wheel is a cylindrical wheel that rotates around a vertical axis. On the outside of the cylinder, a prayer or mantra is always written. According to Tibetan Buddhism, spinning a prayer wheel has the same effect as reciting the corresponding prayers or mantras. The wheel must be turned clockwise, otherwise the inscription will be read backwards.
When someone starts spinning it, they should recite the inscription. It must be recited again when they finish spinning. A commonly used inscription is the mantra 'Om mani padme hum'.
Two villagers pray at the church of Santiago Apostol, They wear typical costumes of their people. The altarpiece dating from the seventeenth century.
"Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one's weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart."
~ Mahatma Gandhi
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Dear Sweet Vi ...
Little Nicola is leading us all in prayer today ...
for your dear sweet Izzie ...
We are so saddened to hear that he is not doing well, and feel so heartbroken for you, sweet Vi.
We love you, and are sending our thoughts and prayers "across the miles" ...
xoxo
Love Nicola, Heidi, and ALL the girls here at BFA ...
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SX-70 Sonar OneStep
Impossible 600 Color Film
Taken inside the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. My aunt lit a candle and said a prayer. It was a beautiful moment and place.
Clicked at Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim, India
A prayer wheel is a cylindrical "wheel" on a spindle made from metal, wood, stone, leather or coarse cotton. Traditionally, the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum is written in Sanskrit on the outside of the wheel. Also sometimes depicted are the 8 auspicious symbols Ashtamangala. According to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition spinning such a wheel will have much the same meritorious effect as orally reciting the prayers.
My Photoblog- My Third Eye...!
-A silent prayer is all it takes...
a one to one communication is what it takes......
than why we need so many mediators between god and a man. Why we need to organise the religen. Why not left it to men's private space. Now so many people are being killed in the name of God. It's high time to leave the god and man alone.
- This pic is taken near Charminar complex in Hyderabad ,AP,India
-Now I'm standing only 30 feet away from the spot of deadly terrorist attack happened one month back.
Prayer Wheels by Irene Becker © All rights reserved
Prayer Wheels in the Themisang Monastery, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Ladakh : Day 6
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