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I don’t know much about Buddhism.
Have not been travelling lately because I need to be here as a care giver.
However, I have been vising a local museum which is right now having an exhibition of the DunHuang caves of China.
They are just fascinating, although the exhibits are mainly replicas.
I am most impressed by the real size replica of the nirvana sculpture of the Buddha.
The Buddha has a neatly grown cranial bump. On his face, there is peaceful expression, in contrast to the pain and sorrowful expression of the mundane death. He looks as he is just falling into sleep with joy and gratification.
The entire sculpture bespeaks the ultimate realm of enjoying spiritual tranquility!
If travelling isn’t possible, this surely is a good alternative! What a beautiful Buddha. I remember it meant alot to me to be able to care for my father when he really needed it. There were some things about it that were stressful, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Hi Beth, I count it a blessing too that we can care / provide for mum. I think we are just sticking to one of the ten commandments!
Lovely photographs. You have done a good job capturing the contours through the light and shade.
Thanks Laura for the kind comment!
Wishing your mother well.
Many thanks for the good wishes!
Ditto, Michael.
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Beautiful! The tranquility is so pervasive.
Yes, he is just in a peaceful sleep.
I am not a Buddhist, but I was taught quite a bit about it in school (since Buddhism originated in India) and have read stories related to the Buddha since childhood, not to mention visited the areas where He received enlightenment. I love statues of Buddha for the calm countenance portrayed. It’s instant zen, I think.
Great to learn something about the Buddha from you, many thanks!
How wonderful that you went to a local museum, and thanks for taking these photos and sharing your thoughts on these sculptures. It is so enlightening. I’m going to a local museum on Sunday, and you’ve inspired me to do the same!
Not too many museums / exhibits allow photography. I am glad that this one do allow it !
Yes, I think the smaller ones are more likely to. I’m hopeful I’ll be able to take photos on Sunday.
Look forward to seeing some of your photos!
peaceful! just like your entire blog 🙂
Glad that you said it, thank you!
I love the peace that Buddhas transmit.
May peace be with you!
Buddha is just having a snooze. You made it look so peaceful!!
No, he makes me so peaceful!
I love how the light drop at Budha’s peaceful face.
The Buddha staute is over 15m long, someday, I will upload a close up of the Buddha face and the whole body!
It would be nice 🙂
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I try to learn underwater photography right now 🙂
That’s great!
would you mind for checking my photos in my latest post, I like your photography style
I have checked some of your photos – they are great. I think everyone would have their own style, it reflects his interest, stage of life, artistic inclination, inner thinking etc.
Thanks Michael. 🙂
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Miss stiletto has been following buddah and the quan yin all her life love the 2 images such a blessing to see them.
Hi Miss Stilletto, great to know they you are following them, you must have a blessed life!
I hope things are going well for your Mum and that you are also taking care of yourself Michael. It’s nice that you could manage some time for yourself in the midst of caring for her.
Hi, mum is still my first priority. I don’t think I can go overseas travelling yet, but I did find time to go to the museum etc for half a day, fitting in. Regards, Michael
What stunning light!
I am thinking of showing the whole statue in due course. Glad that you like it!
I am hoping that your mother is doing a lot better. I will hope and pray for her good health, and she is very lucky to have you.
So far mum is receiving no treatment whatever after the surgery, will give her a bit of time to see how her body reacts.
Many thanks for the prayers which is much appreciated. Yes, in a way, she is lucky to have me.