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Eyes Of Buddha
The Eyes of Buddha (also called Buddha eyes or Wisdom eyes) is a symbol used in Buddhist art. The symbol depicts two half-closed eyes, a style sometimes referred to as the Adamantine View ( sa, Vajradrsti, italic=yes). In between and slightly above the eyes is a circle or spiral which represents the urna, one of the Physical characteristics of the Buddha#The 32 Signs of a Great Man, thirty-two characteristics of a great man ( sa, Mahāpuruṣalakṣaṇa, italic=yes) in Buddhism. Directly below the urna is a curly symbol stylized as १, which represents the number one in Devanagari numerals. The curly symbol, which represents either a nose or a divine fire emanating from the urna above, symbolizes unity. The Eyes of Buddha symbol represents the all-seeing eyes of the Buddha, or sometimes more specifically represents the eyes of the Adi-Buddha, Ādibuddha. On stupas The Eyes of Buddha are painted onto the upper portions of many Tibetan-style stupas, mostly throughout Nepal. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swayambunath0649
Swayambhu (Devanagari: स्वयम्भू स्तूप; new, स्वयंभू; sometimes Swayambu or Swoyambhu) is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees' (Wylie transliteration, Wylie: ''Phags.pa Shing.kun''), for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. However, ''Shingkun'' may be of the local in Tamang Bhasa name for the complex, Swayambhu, meaning 'self-sprung'. For the Buddhist Newa people, Newars, in whose mythological history and origin myth as well as day-to-day religious practice Swayambhunath occupies a central position, it is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites. For Tibetans and followers of Tibetan Buddhism, it is second only to Boudha. Swayambhunath is the Hindu name. The complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period. A Tibetan monastery, museum and library are more r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swayambhunath
Swayambhu (Devanagari: स्वयम्भू स्तूप; new, स्वयंभू; sometimes Swayambu or Swoyambhu) is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees' ( Wylie: ''Phags.pa Shing.kun''), for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. However, ''Shingkun'' may be of the local in Tamang Bhasa name for the complex, Swayambhu, meaning 'self-sprung'. For the Buddhist Newars, in whose mythological history and origin myth as well as day-to-day religious practice Swayambhunath occupies a central position, it is probably the most sacred among Buddhist pilgrimage sites. For Tibetans and followers of Tibetan Buddhism, it is second only to Boudha. Swayambhunath is the Hindu name. The complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period. A Tibetan monastery, museum and library are more recent additions. The stupa has Bud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Tremper, New York
Mount Tremper is a hamlet in the Town of Shandaken in Ulster County, New York, United States. Mount Tremper is situated to the east of New York State Route 28 and to the north of New York State Route 212, within the Catskill Park. The community is located at . It is named for nearby Mount Tremper. Attractions Among the cultural attractions in the area is Mount Tremper Arts, a non-profit organization. MTA features performances, art exhibitions, artist residencies, educational programming, and informal gatherings. The Mount Tremper Fire Observation Station, built circa 1917, was used for fire observation until 1971. The 47-foot tower was opened to tourists on June 9, 2001. Mount Tremper is the site of Zen Mountain Monastery, the main house of the Mountains and Rivers Order of Zen Buddhism. The Mount Tremper trailhead is a lovely hike any time of year. Many come to fish for Rainbow Trout at the Esopus Creek. Lodging and dining Mount Tremper is home to The Pines, a locally owned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
