China: The Way of the Tao in Today’s China
November 22, 2008
The philosopher Lao tsu spent his life time seeking a long life through herbal Chinese remedies, stories in Chinese antiques shop keepers stories. His work contains only five thousand characters, making disagreement on some nuanced point on some thing he said. This was some thing he could see what might happen and so it has come to be. Neither Lao tse nor Confucious wanted immortality in the hearts and minds of their followers. They would be satisfied to one day die and have others read their words and learn one small thing.
Lao tsu, a modest man,felt that if his words made even one life some how enriched by his thoughs, his life was not in vain. And yet over the centuries small monastaries were created as space for study of his words. For many centuries the words of Lao tsu could only be read by scholars and students, yet crowds would gather to listen to a scholar with a fresh parchment of rice paper emblazened by the words of the master, Lao tsu. To live in harmony with nature is all.
Who Is The Dark Angel?
November 18, 2008
Sometimes in metaphysics you will come across the phrase “dark angel.” There are many interpretations of what the dark angel means when it comes to the psychic arts. Some of them are more psychological and other is more cultural.
The most common interpretation of the dark angel is Lucifer. Lucifer is one of the original favorites of the Archangels in heaven and he fell from grace. In essence, he was kicked out of heaven for misbehavior, but got to keep his angel wings. You often see depictions of Lucifer in angel art. He is one of the foremost players when it comes to the religious angels mentioned in the bible. Of course, if you are a practicing Satanist, you will never be asking your self if Lucifer is “angels or devil.” The angel falls from heaven myth is absolutely crucial when it comes to studying the pantheons of angels and also drawings of angels. Lucifer is also one of the original natural angels, which is why he so often appears in angel art.
Ghost Sightings Constantly On Fire
November 17, 2008
Did you know that some people say that ghost sightings get heavier at election times? They say that there are some very famous people that have seen some sightings of ghosts of famous people, and most of them are seen during the election period.
We hear of ghost sightings all the time and at some very busy places, such as Loretta Lynn’s Ranch and some of the old plantation homes of the Deep South. There have been sightings in some of the most famous hotels around the world and in some of the old museums that pertain to the history of our wars. They say that the museums will have the ghosts of military leaders, and some of them will be just plain soldiers that these leaders had been sending in search of some other leader.
What Are The Commonly Used Buddhist Symbols?
November 17, 2008
The spirituality Buddhism offers is one of peace and contentment. While it is true that not everyone in the Western civilization is familiar with the Buddhist teachings, it can still be a form of art that many find gives them a sense of peace and tranquility.
Buddhist symbols have become increasingly popular in the last ten years. Many decorators now incorporate some of the Buddhist materials when they are decorating. It is not meant as a sign of disrespect. Rather, they are used to bring others in touch with Buddhist art and the teachings that Buddhists practice.