[ARTS]: Random Photo Thread

[Myosha]

From Wiki -

"This depiction of a seated Buddha with the right hand raised and facing outwards has two common meanings. The first is that of the Protection Buddha, as the raised right hand symbolically represents a shield. The second meaning, Overcoming Fear, is closely related to the first (since one who is receiving protection would be less fearful).
The main features of this pose, aside from the raised right hand, is that The Buddha can be depicted either sitting or standing, and the left hand may either be extended outward or palm up in the lap. This statue signifies courage and offers protection from fear, delusion and anger. "

Or something . . . .


Gassho
Myosha sat today

[Troy]

I also read somewhere the hand pointed down with palm facing out meant charity and fulfillment of wishes which to me sounds kind of like compassion. So protection and compassion of the Buddha???


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[Troy]

Random Photo Thread

He could just be playing patty cake. Hard to say


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[Jishin]

Gasho, Jishin, _/st\_

[Troy]

Gasho, Jishin, _/st\_

Best thing I have seen all day, lol

[Jishin]

Images are deceiving. [emoji3]

Gasho, Jishin, _/st\_

[Troy]

Yes they are


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[Nindo]

Hey guys, gentle reminder to stick to your own photos (although I would not be surprised if Jishin actually owned this sculpture and had taken the photo ) ....


Gassho
Nindo

[Jishin]

No this one I stole from eBay. The statue is $35.

Gasho, Jishin, _/st\_

[Joyo]

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They grabbed some large twigs and ran off with great enthusiasm. They were convinced they were about to go spearfishing. My youngest even told me of the 4 fish he killed. I didn't have the heart to tell them this wasn't really spearfishing, so I went along with their imaginative play and we had great fun. =)

Gassho,
Joyo
sat today

[Troy]

Looks like it was a beautiful day


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[Joyo]

Looks like it was a beautiful day


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It sure was, Troy. The sun was warm and most of the ice has melted off the river. And this is way up in Saskatchewan, Canada. =)

[Jundo]

Does anyone know what these hand gestures mean?



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Hi,

It is actually two mudras for the price of one!

The raised right hand ...

The Abhayamudrā "gesture of fearlessness"

http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/mudra-japan.shtml#fearnot

http://www.religionfacts.com/abhaya-mudra

Combined with the Varadamudra "gesture of welcome"

Gassho, Jhttp://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/mudra-japan.shtml#CharityWelcomeMudra

http://www.religionfacts.com/varada-mudra

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[Jundo]

Buddha "Flip" ...

Hmmmmmm. Just ..... Hmmmmm.

Gassho, J

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[Mp]

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They grabbed some large twigs and ran off with great enthusiasm. They were convinced they were about to go spearfishing. My youngest even told me of the 4 fish he killed. I didn't have the heart to tell them this wasn't really spearfishing, so I went along with their imaginative play and we had great fun. =)

Gassho,
Joyo
sat today

Lovely photos Joyo ... I know that area. =)

Gassho
Shingen

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