I've been saving for now this ancient Chinese buddha that I photographed last May in the Shanghai Art Museum. Buddhist and Christian iconographies are so different in general, so I was surprised and moved by this carving which reminded me of nothing so much as a romanesque madonna flanked by saints. So here s/he is - a sweet, timeless interfaith symbol of goodwill for the new year.
11 comments:
Happy New Year, Jean. What a beautiful, beautiful Buddha. Did I ever tell you that i collect Buddhas. Gee, I would love this one - I would probably place her/him in my garden somewhere where the ferns grow and near the bird bath!
Thanks Jean. Happy New Year to you too. It's a beautiful photo.
How lovely indeed, thank you! A peaceful and creative New Year to you, Jean.
Happy New Year, Jean. Lovely photo. Wishing you much serenity and creativity in the new year.
The lovely ambiguity. Warm new year, as the season tightens it's grip.
Happy New Year to you, dear Jean! May it be full of peace and productivity.
Happy New Year. Wonderful photo. Peace and love--yes yes yes.
Thank you, Jean! What a calm and beautiful way to begin the year. (My word verification for this comment is "bless"!)
May this be a wonderful year for you, Jean! Thank you for this photograph.
Good times in 2010, Jean, and thanks for the lovely Buddha...
So lovely. Not all Buddhist iconography touches me, but this is rather special.
Happy New Year to you.
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