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UNITY VS DIVERSITY. THE FACES OF INDIA
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As my solo journey through rural India continues, I come across people from different walks of life every day. India, a land of mystery, history, magic, festivals, mythology and what not ?! It is said that the search for India led to the discovery of America. Every distinct face in India has a different kind of charm and I never missed a chance to capture those fascinating expressions. Here are a few of my favourite faces…
I was fortunate to capture the curiosity and unity of several cows.
Shot taken in the Picardie, France.
Unity Temple is a Unitarian Universalist church in Oak Park, Illinois, and the home of the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation. It was designed by the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and built between 1905 and 1908. Unity Temple is considered to be one of Wright's most important structures dating from the first decade of the twentieth century. (Wikipedia)
The LDD model uses 291 pieces.
(18" x 24" Giclee print available)
Bob Marley was a powerful voice of reason that carried the torch of the African Unity message, like Haile Selassie and Marcus Garvey before him, he spoke and sang tirelessly this important message which is still relevant to all Africans both home and abroad. All mankind would benefit significantly form a united and prosperous Africa. It is now time for Africans to rekindle that flame once more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnqGyzWPpp4
The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was established on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa, on signature of the OAU Charter by representatives of 32 governments. A further 21 states have joined gradually over the years, with South Africa becoming the 53rd member on 23 May 1994.
The OAU aims to promote the unity and solidarity of African States; co-ordinate and intensify their co-operation and efforts to achieve a better life for the peoples of Africa; defend their sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence; eradicate all forms of colonialism from Africa; promote international co-operation, giving due regard to the Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and co-ordinate and harmonise members’ political, diplomatic, economic, educational, cultural, health, welfare, scientific, technical and defence policies.
Since the entry into force of the Abuja Treaty establishing the African Economic Community (AEC) in May 1994, the OAU has been operating on the basis of two legal instruments. For this reason the OAU is officially referred to as the OAU/AEC.
www.dfa.gov.za/foreign/Multilateral/africa/oau.htm
Assassin's Creed Unity • Camera Tools by Hattiwatti (freecam, FOV) • ReShade
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Maybe a more prominent and secure neighborhood is your cup of tea. Well then the beautiful gated community of Unity Park is place for you!
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Unity Covered Bridge
Fall Creek, Lane County, OR
World Covered Bridge Guide Number 37-20-170
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Panasonic GX9
Panasonic 14-140mm
With Raevyn and Chris in charge, young women in cornrows and young men in Afros lock arms, demonstrating mutual respect and a strong sense of unity as they pull each other forward.
Created on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Crayola color pencils, Crayola art markers, Prismacolor illustration markers, Derwent color pencils, Prismacolor color pencils, #2 pencil, Daler Rowney charcoal pencils, Paper-Mate pens, Uniball Signo pen, Pilot Pen, Sharpie
Arteza dry media sketchbook
9" x 12"
2023
Unity is the precondition for rejoicing love, freedom, peace and happiness.
গহীন হৃদয়ে
মোরা এক দেহের পাখী
হাতে হাত রাখি!
- হাইকু/ সংগতি/ শাহজাহান সিরাজ (
Bengali Haiku and Photography by: Shahjahan Siraj )
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Assassin's Creed Unity • Camera Tools by Hattiwatti (freecam, FOV) • ReShade
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Ex Henderson Travel Optare Solo YJ54UXE, re-registered as S222FJM ready to depart for the paint shop in Manchester, in preparation for joining Optare Solo S555FJM on the Service 127 which operates between Misson - Bawtry - Harworth and Mattersey Thorpe.
Modeled in Blender 2.79 and rendered using the LuxCoreRender 2.1 render engine.
Each ring of this sculpture is a Mobius strip, described by the parametric equations:
x = cos(v)+u*cos(v/2)*cos(v)
y = u*sin(v/2)
z = sin(v)+u*cos(v/2)*sin(v)
u plotted from -0.5 .... 0.5
v plotted from 0 ... 2 pi
It was a busy day today...doing some promo work for a brochure for Year 10 High School Art Works and visited my other daughter in one of her art classes at her High School. The students were happy for me to photograph this. They were wonderful with their honesty, free uncomplicated spirit and unity. This says so much, don't you agree?
Unity, By Simon Donovan and Ben Olmstead, Tucson, AZ
"For the Grant Road Improvement Project Phase 2, Simon Donovan & Ben Olmstead were selected to complete artwork for the project. The sculpture they created is called Unity and is comprised of five figures, three female, two male. Each one is approximately 10 feet tall. They stand in a circle facing outward, holding hands and leaning far forward. They would tumble forward if not for the cooperation, trust, and collective effort that is required in forming an unbroken ring. Thus the title "Unity".
"The sculpture is made of hundreds of parallel, vertically aligned stainless steel plates, each held 1 inch apart. The result is a study of figures with a shifting perception of form as one moves around the sculpture. Additionally, it will be illuminated with amber colored LED lights at night."
Assassin's Creed Unity • Camera Tools by Hattiwatti (freecam, FOV) • ReShade
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Nomadic Monks: Spiritual Dyads and Triads in Rituals - Structures, Meanings, and Practices in the Rovingian Journey by Daniel Arrhakis (2026)
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Nomadic Monks: Spiritual Dyads and Triads in Rituals
Structures, Meanings, and Practices in the Rovingian Journey
The Triad of Colors in Ritual Practices
The cultural and ritual diversity among nomadic monks is respected, but there is an ancestral triad of colors that stands out in ritual practices: black, white, and red. Black represents mystery and emptiness, white symbolizes the balance between light and shadow, while red expresses vital energy and ancestry. This chromatic combination is fundamental for facing the unknown and, at the same time, positions the monk as a diplomat between the physical and spiritual worlds.
The Trio of Wise Monks: Origin and Symbolism
The triad of monks, often called the "Trio of Wise Monks" or "Trio of Wisdom Buddhas," has Eastern origins, especially in Buddhism and Japanese folklore. This trio represents ethical principles of conduct, protection, and wisdom, becoming a popular symbol of righteousness and balance.
Meaning of the Three Monks
Each monk in the triad symbolizes an essential rule of conduct for maintaining inner peace:
Blind Monk (Mizaru): Covers his eyes to ignore the negativity or evil of the world.
Deaf Monk (Kikazaru): Covers his ears, closing himself off to slander or destructive words that contaminate the mind.
Mute Monk (Iwazaru): Covers his mouth and is careful with his words, avoiding lies, gossip, and aggression.
Rovingian Spiritual Ritual Dyads and Triads
The concept of spiritual dyads, especially twins, refers to two beings linked by a transcendental bond, surpassing biology to represent unity of destiny, redemption, or affinity. In traditions like Kabbalah, twins symbolize the balance between complementary forces, forming a dyad that seeks spiritual harmony.
The dyad can be seen as the union of sympathetic spirits, with timeless ancestral affinity, who walk together to enhance mutual growth. In the case of Rovingian spiritual dyads and triads, they are partners, siblings, or couples who decide to evolve and learn together, something common among nomadic monks.
Practical Function of Dyads and Triads
Beyond the mutualistic component, Rovingian spiritual dyads and triads often unite for practical purposes, such as rituals that require greater effort and collaboration in the face of adverse spiritual environments or powerful stagnant forces. These partnerships are essential to confront disturbed Genius Loci or situations of high spiritual risk.
Preparation is crucial: members must have experience working together, resilience, and mutual trust. In complex rituals, they are arranged in circular or triangular shapes, allowing everyone to physically connect, creating an unbreakable bond during the practice.
Structures in the Rovingian Context
Dyads (The Mirror): The union of two sympathetic spirits is not mere companionship, but resonance. The partner acts as a catalyst, compensating for vulnerabilities and ensuring ontological security on the journey through the unknown.
Triads (The Vertex): Applying the concepts of Mizaru, Kikazaru, and Iwazaru, the group forms an ethical shield. In spiritual nomadism, ritualistic blindness, deafness, and muteness protect the group, allowing them to maintain diplomacy between the physical and the spiritual without being contaminated by the shadows of the path.
Conclusion
The vision of Rovingian spiritual dyads and triads integrates ancient ethics with nomadic pragmatism. By adopting the chromatic triad — black (mystery/emptiness), white (purity/balance), and red (blood/vitality) — the monk not only protects himself but also affirms his presence as a living bridge between planes.
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Monges Nómadas: Díades e Tríades Espirituais Ritualísticas
Estruturas, Significados e Práticas na Jornada Rovingiana
Tríade de Cores nas Práticas Ritualistas
A diversidade cultural e ritual entre os monges nómadas é respeitada, mas existe uma tríade de cores ancestral que se destaca nas práticas ritualistas: preto, branco e vermelho. O preto representa o mistério e o vazio, o branco simboliza o equilíbrio entre luz e sombra, enquanto o vermelho expressa a energia vital e a ancestralidade. Esta combinação cromática é fundamental para enfrentar o desconhecido e, ao mesmo tempo, posiciona o monge como um diplomata entre o mundo físico e espiritual.
O Trio de Monges Sábios: Origem e Simbolismo
A tríade de monges, frequentemente denominada "Trio de Monges Sábios" ou "Trio de Budas Sabedoria", tem origem oriental, especialmente no budismo e no folclore japonês. Este trio representa princípios éticos de conduta, proteção e sabedoria, tornando-se um símbolo popular de retidão e equilíbrio.
Significado dos Três Monges
Cada monge da tríade simboliza uma regra de conduta essencial para manter a paz interior:
Monge Cego (Mizaru): Cobre os olhos para ignorar as negatividades ou o mal do mundo.
Monge Surdo (Kikazaru): Cobre os ouvidos, fechando-se a calúnias ou palavras destrutivas que contaminam a mente.
Monge Mudo (Iwazaru): Cobre a boca e cuida das próprias palavras, evitando mentiras, maledicência e agressividade.
Díades e Tríades Espirituais Ritualísticas Rovingianas
O conceito de díades espirituais, especialmente gêmeos, refere-se a dois seres ligados por um vínculo transcendental, ultrapassando a biologia para representar unidade de destino, resgate ou afinidade. Em tradições como a Cabala, os gêmeos simbolizam o equilíbrio entre forças complementares, formando uma díade que busca a harmonia espiritual.
A díade pode ser vista como a união de espíritos simpáticos, com afinidade ancestral intemporal, que caminham juntos para potencializar o crescimento mútuo. No caso das díades e tríades espirituais rovingianas, trata-se de parceiros, irmãos ou casais que decidem evoluir e aprender em conjunto, algo comum entre os monges nómadas.
Função Prática das Díades e Tríades
Para além da componente mutualista, as díades e tríades espirituais rovingianas frequentemente se unem para objetivos práticos, como rituais que exigem maior esforço e colaboração diante de ambientes espirituais adversos ou forças de estagnação poderosas. Essas parcerias são essenciais para enfrentar Génius Loci perturbados ou situações de risco espiritual elevado.
A preparação é crucial: os integrantes devem ter experiência em trabalhar juntos, resiliência e confiança mútua. Em rituais complexos, dispõem-se em formas circulares ou triangulares, de modo a permitir que todos se conectem fisicamente, criando uma ligação inquebrável durante a prática.
Estruturas no Contexto Rovingiano
Díades (O Espelho): A união de dois espíritos simpáticos não é mera companhia, mas ressonância. O parceiro atua como catalisador, compensando vulnerabilidades e garantindo segurança ontológica na jornada pelo desconhecido.
Tríades (O Vértice): Aplicando os conceitos de Mizaru, Kikazaru e Iwazaru, o grupo forma um escudo ético. No nomadismo espiritual, a cegueira, surdez e mudez ritualística protegem o grupo, permitindo manter a diplomacia entre o físico e o espiritual sem se contaminar pelas sombras do caminho.
Conclusão
A visão das díades e tríades espirituais rovingianas integra ética milenar com pragmatismo nómada. Ao adotar a tríade cromática — preto (mistério/vazio), branco (pureza/equilíbrio) e vermelho (sangue/vitalidade) — o monge não só se protege, mas também afirma sua presença como ponte viva entre planos.
Shooting into the sun here. Could've sucked much more detail out of the neg, but the silhouettes were kind of working.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unity_Buildings
The Unity Buildings in Liverpool, England consist of the 86 m (282 ft) tall Unity Residential and 64 m (210 ft) Unity Commercial. They are respectively 27 and 16 storeys tall and the city's eighth and thirteenth tallest buildings (although typically speaking, the towers are one entity as they are both connected to one another).[1] The buildings are located immediately within Liverpool city centre on Chapel Street and were completed in 2007. As the names suggest, the taller of the two towers consists primarily of flats and residential units, whilst the smaller tower is primarily office space. Prior to the construction of the Unity Buildings, another project was tipped for development on the same site. The 145 metres (476 ft) 40 storey building was to be called 'Capital Exchange', however it was scrapped in favour of the Unity Buildings.[
Awards
The Unity Buildings alongside Palestra in London won the Royal Institute of British Architects' annual tall buildings awards in 2007, the RIBA described the towers as follows: "arrangement minimises any interruption to views of the Mersey and allows Unity, with its Dazzle Camouflage patterns."
This is a black and white version of the Unity school. The school is over 100 years old. If you look through my photo stream you will see that I rarely convert images to B&W. This is because I usually like the color version better. However, on rare occasion I like the B&W version better. This is one such instance and I feel this version does the image more justice and has more mood to it.