tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post4519544632482691715..comments2024-03-22T03:35:27.752-04:00Comments on Written Inc.: Chinese idolscarmilevyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-45815059572840364972009-01-21T21:18:00.000-05:002009-01-21T21:18:00.000-05:00Hi!Thanks for dropping by my photoblog :) Here's a...Hi!<BR/>Thanks for dropping by my photoblog :) <BR/>Here's a lovely shot of the goddess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-30478522570668519022007-05-19T23:48:00.000-04:002007-05-19T23:48:00.000-04:00Hey Carmi,Wanted to let you know i have stopped in...Hey Carmi,<BR/><BR/>Wanted to let you know i have stopped in to your blog a few times as of late. Ever since you left a comment on mine actually. I thought it was about time I left you a comment and let you know I enjoy your blog and I hope you will return to mine.Eveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10669204970127058201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-23222597639152780692007-05-19T21:29:00.000-04:002007-05-19T21:29:00.000-04:00Carmi my belief system is certainly different than...Carmi my belief system is certainly different than that of the followers where this picture is taken, but I admit that is a beautiful photograph!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-71141538161217978172007-05-19T21:11:00.000-04:002007-05-19T21:11:00.000-04:00I love this picture Carmi....the larger figure see...I love this picture Carmi....the larger figure seemingly protecting the smaller one in the front. The gold and blue are stunning together.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Understanding different religions and different perspectives and beliefs is core to my own learning. I also believe it is necessary in order for all of us to be empathic to others in this global community.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I have been reading a lot of different authors/spiritual people lately who seem to come from different perspectives. I've read a few books written by the Dalai Lama this year....what a beautiful man. His humility and compassion are inspiring. I have also read a few books written by Catholic priests......their writing is accessible and is full of strong faith. I like that....as my own is always growing, though I don't feel like I'm fully there yet.<BR/><BR/>I have read many stories pertaining to the Jewish faith as I have always been fascinated by tradition and the strong familial bonds. <BR/><BR/>I would like to learn more about the Muslim religion......but havent pursued this path yet, though I have worked with women of the Muslim faith and have learned a great deal from them.<BR/><BR/>I have friends who are Quakers, and have had many conversations with them about their Sunday "meetings" and their feelings about war etc.<BR/><BR/>We live in such a wonderful country, don't we? I mean, the tapestry of faith we have access to is amazing! Because of our opportunities to learn from one another in our own country, I believe we can be strong leaders in the peacemaking and keeping.....<BR/><BR/>ok...that's enough........old blatherer tonight.... :)awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-74463175547092183772007-05-19T19:54:00.000-04:002007-05-19T19:54:00.000-04:00I love the perspective of this shot Carmi. The go...I love the perspective of this shot Carmi. The golds are so pretty. So far, my favorite from your trip! :)<BR/><BR/>I am so glad that you have gotten so much encouragement about your job. I am sure that fills you up a bit as your start this process.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06195783449222301031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-33696972629831089892007-05-19T19:43:00.000-04:002007-05-19T19:43:00.000-04:00Very nice photo. I too like to watch those statues...Very nice photo. I too like to watch those statues of Buddha or other Chinese gods and goddesses. The angle of the photo gives it a very mysterious but serene atmosphere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-22500768600652916422007-05-19T17:41:00.000-04:002007-05-19T17:41:00.000-04:00I know we can learn from other religions and other...I know we can learn from other religions and other disciplines. Even if there is nothing we want to adopt from another religion, we can admire the way the adherents live their beliefs! This is a great image, Carmi. So many of them are taken facing the statue. It is nice to see a side view.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-6975097682513030422007-05-19T17:40:00.000-04:002007-05-19T17:40:00.000-04:00As always your photographs are a spectacular mix o...As always your photographs are a spectacular mix of thought provoking, sigh inducing windows on the world. Thank you so much for sharing them Carmi!<BR/><BR/>We have a few Buddha's around the house and garden. One in particular, made of simple rough mixed concrete makes you smile every time you glance his way.<BR/><BR/>I'm with OOLOTH on this one. We can all learn from religions that suggest a peaceful course rather than an overzealous and destructive one to others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-85223521927074111972007-05-19T17:23:00.000-04:002007-05-19T17:23:00.000-04:00I can't think of NOT learning from other religions...I can't think of NOT learning from other religions. Some of the learning is very negative (think Pat Robertson/Jerry Farwell) and upsetting (think Taliban), other stuff is inspiring (Dalai Lama), others are confusing (Sufism) and still others are just plain beautiful (hinduism, buddhism, Judaism). For me, not learning about how other religions function, and how the influence their adherants and the world at large is a dangerous practice. If we don't make an attempt to understand differences, we end up in serious altercations (think 1492 Spain). YKWIM?margalithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782326504951603071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-31103878943283720912007-05-19T17:19:00.000-04:002007-05-19T17:19:00.000-04:00there's something really magical abt this one as u...there's something really magical abt this one as u noted...cant put it into words...but something very mystical..Chica, Cienna, and Calihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075584587849773235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-54922659758739484292007-05-19T17:18:00.000-04:002007-05-19T17:18:00.000-04:00BEAUTIFUL picture, my dear Carmi! There is often m...BEAUTIFUL picture, my dear Carmi! There is often much to be learned from other religeons, I find, as long as they aren't filled with dogma and judgement about where I will end up if I don't believe as they do! Budhism seems to me to be a very peaceful loving religion...This picture of the Budha certainly has a great peacefulness about it. What a rich trip this was Carmi...<BR/><BR/>Now, I'm waiting for your visit to Los Angeles, whenever...!(lol(<BR/>Michele sent me back to you today, my dear.OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.com