Mudra

"The way of Islam? Within Islam itself, every Muslim, every believer, has to practice certain worship, some personal practices, and five prayers every day. Every male and female is expected to perform prayers five times a day. Also, we fast during the month of Ramadan. Fasting is a very important, highly spiritual practice that you can go through, along with prayers and devotions at night during the month. "We also emphasize that each believer earns for himself, for his own livelihood, and that…

means. In his upper right hand he holds the damaru, the drum whose thumps syncopate the demonstration of creation and the progression of time. His lower right hand with his palm raised and confronting the viewer is lifted in the motion of the abhaya mudra, which says to the supplicant, (Is this a quote from the museum panel?) "Be not apprehensive, for the individuals who take after the way of exemplary nature will have my approval." 2 Shiva's lower left hand extends askew over his midsection…

Immediately, he slips back into mimicking Wetlandish ways. He buys a chandelier for the home, “put two coats of white wash on the weathered mudra home… bought a small imported rug for the living room… [and] out came his white shirts and trousers… he bought himself an expensive straw hat with a narrow velvet band imported from the Shivering Northern Wetlands” (51). He does all of this in the…

239. The Crossing. Bill Viola. 1996 C.E. video/sound installation. Bill Viola’s The Crossing, created in 1996 C.E., is a room-sized video installation that is made up of a large two-sided screen onto which two video sequences are projected at the same time. They each open in the same fashion: having a male figure walking slowly towards the front of the camera, his body dramatically lit from above, appearing to glow against the black background. After some time, he pauses and stands completely…

Asia is home to many extravagant religious statues. From Japan to Bangkok, to the far away Lantau Island in Hong Kong; each historical landmark represents what once was a triumphant feat. These giant artistic and religious symbols of Great Buddhas have all made an impact not only in the past, but remain a cultural icon for many of the individuals who live near it today. The Great Buddha of Kamakura sits outdoors in the green lands of Kamakura, Japan. Specifically, it is located “in the…

Christianity and Buddhism are both religions that have millions of devout followers all around this world. These religions are both very old and historical. They both come from a base that happened many years ago. These teachings are both based on a solitary man alone. For Buddhists their teachings were founded on Buddha. Buddha was born 500 years before Christ, in what is now Nepal. (Dowley, 207) His dad was a king, his mom was a queen, and his dad wanted him to take over the family business…

Nayak Period (A.D. 1532 - 1675) :- The golden era of the Chola dynasty followed the rule of the Nayak Kings, who were equally great lovers and promoters of art and literature. Though initially appointed as viceroys under the Vijayanagar empire, with the Talikota war of 1565 there came an end to the Vijayanagar empire and the Nayaks formed their own separate autonomous kingdom in Tanjore and their glorious rule lasted for more than a century. The culturally vibrant atmosphere of the Thanjavur…

Studies of Religion 2018 “Demonstrate how the four main characteristics of Religion contribute to a dynamic, living religious system for adherants of one religion other than Christianity. Buddhism and the Four characteristics of Religion “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happienss never decreases by being shared” (The Buddha). Through the way the beliefs and believers and expressed, the sacred texts are written, the…

Torreahno Sweet 12/4/16 /Religion term paper Professor Kirby The Relationship Between Artwork and Religion Religion has been and always will be impactful in people 's lives. Religion affects everything about us and everything around us. Our daily activities and views are influenced by religion. One area that intrigued me during our term was the relationship between Art and religion. Art such as paintings, drawings, and architecture are…

Describe: Buddhism is an ancient religion that began in India around 2500 years ago in the 5th century. It was founded by Siddhartha Gautama who reached enlightenment and a state of Nirvana. Buddhism does not worship any Gods, rather it seeks to find enlightenment through meditation. Meditation is a core expression of spirituality in the Buddhism faith. Meditation is a means of transforming the mind and is practiced with techniques that encourage and develop concentration, clarity, emotion…