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michikosakurahime — mandala

Published: 2004-11-16 00:42:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 1843; Favourites: 21; Downloads: 63
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Description although heavily borrowing from buddhism, this piece attempts to convey the concept of digital mysticism while maintaining that spirituality need not be tied to one religion. mandalas are contemplated during meditation. the symbols within the mandala represent some of the major religions of the world. symmetry is used to convey equality and harmony. the sleeping buddha is sakyamuni on his deathbed after bathing in the river before entering nirvana. triskeles on the frame and labyrinths in the center symbolize the spiritual journey necessary to achieve enlightenment. water is also used to literally convey reflection, and the eye of buddha is matched by the image of jesus walking on water, which symbolizes overcoming personal demons.


photos taken by me. angkor thom, chao praya river, and a picture of jesus.

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yeah it's for my plate
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Comments: 9

darusk [2007-01-26 09:24:22 +0000 UTC]

wonderful idea, harmony of colours, good work
best regards

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michikosakurahime In reply to darusk [2007-07-24 07:32:58 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Antifate [2005-02-09 13:50:38 +0000 UTC]

liked the blue swirly bckground.

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faithe [2004-11-16 12:14:21 +0000 UTC]

ang galing how did you do that middle part??

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michikosakurahime In reply to faithe [2004-11-17 00:15:35 +0000 UTC]

hehe it's pictures i took.

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faithe In reply to michikosakurahime [2004-11-17 09:15:22 +0000 UTC]

gets gets thanks

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sadness-shown [2004-11-16 02:43:14 +0000 UTC]

i can see even the rastas! yeah MAN!

nice work..

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onyxabrasion [2004-11-16 00:43:53 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful colours and symetry. Keep up the good work

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michikosakurahime In reply to onyxabrasion [2004-11-16 00:46:37 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much.

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