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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.
A true example of faith and neighborly love. If one of the neighbors has a need they want to be prayed about, they just write it on one of the cards provided and place it in the box. Then the person or persons that provided the Prayer Post will pray about that need. It is strictly on a voluntary basis.
And as the sign at the bottom of the post states: God does Love you!
Cookeville, TN
Seen in Kathmandu, Nepal. Many thanks once again to my good friend Marco Dajethy, who agreed to add his bit of genius to the final version you see here. He always brings out the best...
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Fotografato a Katmandu, Nepal. Grazie mille al mio caro amico Marco, che aggiunse la "visione Dajethy" alla versione finale che vedete qui. E 'un collaboratore geniale....
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.
Nepal is a country where religious activities to a large extent take place outdoors in busy public places.
This beautiful image is taken by UpayAnkita: 500px.com/upayankita ; www.flickr.com/photos/upayankita
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.
“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!
Man twirling a beautiful silver prayer wheel with one hand and fingering prayer beads with the other at the Gustor festival, Spituk Gompa, Leh, Ladakh. The prayer wheel contains a long circular scroll twined around the centre containing prayers/mantras. Each revolution of the prayer wheel is as meritorious as reading the inscription aloud as many times as it is written on the scroll. The mantra Om Mane Padme Hum is frequently chanted at the same time the wheel is twirled. A shadow of the ornate monastery roof line appears on the wall.
01/02/2019 www.allenfotowild.com
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)
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 .
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.
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.