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GUANYIN (1593)
Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, the Chinese name Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means The One Who Perceives the Sounds of the World. This bodh...
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Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, the Chinese name Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means The One Who Perceives the Sounds of the World. This bodh...
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Imperial Chinese embroidery portraying the thousand arms and eleven heads of Guanyin. This manifestation of the compassionate bodhisattva is often ...
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At the centre of the Tibetan mandala sits the peaceful manifestation of the Bodhisatva Manjushri, also known as Manjuvajra, embracing his consort. ...
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The painting from Nepal portrays the wrathful deity, also known as Acalanatha, depicted with his consort Vishvavajri. Achala is venerated as Budong...
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The Chinese silks and leather shapes skilfully portray the Bodhisattva Manjushri, whose name means Gentle Glory in Sanskrit. Considered a fully enl...
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The Tibetan tsakli card portrays a manifestation of Manjushri. A card that belongs to a small sets of paintings (usually anything from 6 to 100) us...
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From a Chinese embroidery in silk, metallic thread and horsehair. Vajrabhairava scares selfishness and egoism - the main causes of suffering. It is...
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We take knowledge of the visible world through sight, but that which is visible, is only a small speck in the grand creation of the universe. In fa...
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Fear is something that is felt at stages in life, but we find a way to overcome these moments through faith. The inner strength brings sheds light ...
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To see the light, key things that help: Meditate, sing, surround yourself with positive people, help others, accept that nothing is perfect, try to...
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The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a beautiful pure flower, This process symbolises that we ca...
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Zen rock gardens (karesansui “dry-mountain water” in Japanese), originated in medieval Japan. Renowned for their simplicity and serenity, the power...
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One day on the spiritual mountain, people gathered to hear the Buddha’s Dharma talk. On one occasion, Buddha simply held up a flower and gazed at t...
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For more than 4000 years, the bamboo has been considered a symbol of prosperity, growth, good luck and positivity. The hollow centre signifies puri...
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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) Am...
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We often forget what actually makes us happy. We need to be surrounded by people who care, be thankful as often as we can, actively pursue goals, o...
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Stone lanterns are traditionally votive lights, with the light in the lamp representing the sacred teachings to help overcome the darkness of ignor...
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A quote from the Chinese philosopher Laozi (c.604 BC - c.531 BC) from his classic text “Tao Te Ching”, which is amongst the most translated works i...
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Although the temple has been reconstructed several times, it was first built in 686 AD. It is best to visit this temple in the spring, when peonies...
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Boats symbolise the ability to “stay afloat” and to travel through the confusions of the forces prevalent within our lives. Peace of mind is not th...
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Buddha taught that “we are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” Th...
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Known as blue lotus or blue water lily, the flower is a symbol of the universe itself. Rooted in the mud, it rises through and blossoms, expressing...
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From The Angel’s Concert, the image portrays two seated angles reading from a song book. By Cherubino Alberti (1553-1615).
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By Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). The artist placed a copy of ‘La joie de Vivre’ by Emile Zola, a novel he regarded as a bible for modern life, next...
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The stained glass window, made around 1901 at Tiffany Studios, refers to Peter 5:4: “And when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the crow...
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Full name of Giovanni Antonio Canal, the notable Italian painter Canaletto worked in London from 1746 to 1756 painting many of London's sights, and...
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The painting illustrates Revelation 3:20: "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in an...
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Monet painted over 30 variations of the same motif, and 20 were exhibited in 1895. Art historian Paul Hayes Tucker, writes: "Monet's sensitivity to...
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The current church was built on the foundation stone laid in 1722 and took nearly four years to complete. King George I, was said to be so pleased ...
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Prayer is a powerful method of expressing gratitude or guidance. Research has also confirmed that the act results in a better and more forgiving pe...
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Known also as blue water lily or nymphaea coerulea, the flower is a symbol of the universe itself. Rooted in the mud, it rises through and blossoms...
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