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We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make our world.








Jul 07, 2012 at 07:20 AM
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You always come up with some really interesting shots Mike, I'm speechless, just awesome.

Norm



Jul 07, 2012 at 09:08 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · #509 Buddhist Path


Incredible! Yet again proving why you are a true master! This shot and concept is genius!


Jul 07, 2012 at 11:42 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · #509 Buddhist Path


I'm speechless too, great picture! I love it.


Jul 07, 2012 at 12:36 PM
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Norm, Anna, happy, Hi guys!! Thank you so very much for the inspiring words. I truly appreciate it. RodinsMuse, sent me a little history of the weeping Buddha, I thought I'd share. Thanks Anna.

There is a story about two warriors associated with the weeping Buddha. The warriors often faced each other during several battles. Both the warriors used masks as part of their costumes as a result of which they couldn’t see their opponent’s face. Following several such confrontations, the older warrior triumphed over the younger warrior. The younger warrior was killed. When the older warrior took off his mask, he realized that he had killed was his own lost son. Seeing this, the older warrior – who is none other than the weeping Buddha – began to cry.

It is believed that the weeping Buddha takes away the grief and troubles of the world. In return, he bestows peace and provides strength to those who rub his back.



Jul 07, 2012 at 07:21 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · #509 Buddhist Path


Really nice story, also a good way to get allot of back rubs.

Norm



Jul 07, 2012 at 07:45 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · #509 Buddhist Path


Vipermike, Great shot and great back ground. Both are very poignant.

Thomas



Jul 07, 2012 at 07:45 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · #509 Buddhist Path


this is an incredible picture, but it is very confusing to me. What is going on in the background? Is there a storm going on in the ocean? This was had me looking for a while, still not 100% sure what everything is I am seeing...


Jul 08, 2012 at 09:26 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · #509 Buddhist Path


I like your interpretation. Very artistic. Good luck!


Jul 08, 2012 at 10:58 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · #509 Buddhist Path


Mike, your entry serves as a reminder that oftentimes the choices we make, while seemingly insignificant at the time, prove to have materially altered the course of our lives, and in many cases, to have shaped the course of history.

As always, I appreciate both the depth of the thought processes and the creativity depicted in your photography.

Robert



Jul 08, 2012 at 04:52 PM
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Thanks for stopping by guys! Thanks for all your thoughts and comments.


Jul 09, 2012 at 12:09 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · #509 Buddhist Path


What a thought provoking image !

Birdie



Jul 09, 2012 at 05:51 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · #509 Buddhist Path


A typically brilliant shot, Mikey, my friend! Your creativity and execution never ceases to amaze.

I have several of these weeping Buddhas although I never knew the story. I always thought one could turn it on its back and it would be a person doubled over in laughter, so it all depends on how one looks at things. I'll have to shoot a shot sometime of the "Laughing Buddha".

Warm regards,

Endre




Jul 09, 2012 at 06:26 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · #509 Buddhist Path


Birdie, Endre, thank you!! Endre, my gf has a couple laughing Buddhas as well. I'd love to see that shot. He always makes me smile.



Jul 10, 2012 at 08:24 PM





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