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• ancientart: Taizokai (Womb World) mandara, Heian period, Japanese. Hanging scroll, colour on silk. Pictured above is the iconic Womb World mandara, the best preserved and oldest of its kind from Japan. A diagram of the cosmic universe is presented, which consists of 12 zones, each of which represent one of the dimensions of buddha nature (such as, purity, wisdom, and universal knowledge). The arts flourished during the early Heian period in result to the emphasis Shingon placed on mediation and ritual. Artistic forms such as sculpture and painting gave followers visualizations of Buddhist deities, and allowed them to ponder presented concepts of the religion. While difficult to view without close-up observation, note the figures holding lightening bolts. This symbolizes the power of the mind to eradicate human passion. Here I would recommend Gardner’s Art through the Ages: Non-Western Perspectives by Fred S. Kleiner, particularly the chapter ‘Japan before 1333,’ which I used for reference while writing up this post. Photo via the Wiki Commons. This artefact is courtesy of and currently located at Kyoogokokuji (Toji), a Shingon teaching center in Kyoto, Japan.

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• rollership: wnycradiolab: Self-portraits by animals on Wikipedia. (Because this.)

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• thebrightorion: This is Pismis 24-1 (HDE 319718), a region with spectacular diversity, beginning with its open cluster of neighboring stars, called Pismis 24. Together, they are centrally located within the diffuse nebula NGC 6357, which is located approximately 8,150 light-years from Earth in the constellation of Scorpius. Stardust

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• thebrightorion: Rosette Nebula Stardust

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• My cat of the past 10+ years is missing …. :(

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• stanleychowillustration: A few years ago I was asked to illustrate my favourite comedian for an exhibition at Gallery 1988. This is what I did. RIP Robin Williams :-(

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• Crossroads Labyrinth Underworld Ancient Temple Astral Voyagers Spiral Wizard Tower Refuge 056

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• Emerald Golden Silver Sapphire Amethyst Diamond Waystation Wizard House Tavern Temple Tower Inn #33 Chariot of Fire – Andromeda Aurora – Ruby Jade Sapphire

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• Crossroads Labyrinth Underworld Ancient Temple Astral Voyagers Spiral Wizard Tower Refuge 055

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• Crossroads Labyrinth Underworld Ancient Temple Astral Voyagers Spiral Wizard Tower 053

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• Crossroads Labyrinth Underworld Ancient Temple Astral Voyagers Spiral Wizard Tower Refuge 054

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