zen buddhist monk - thich nhat hanh
i wanted to share the news of thich nhat hanh's serious health crisis. like so many of you, i look to him as a guide on the path to peace and have learned so very much. he suffered a serious brain hemorrhage and is currently in the hospital. you can read more about it here.
we all know that death is a reality, but that our time of death is unknown. it's not some dark trick, it's just the way of things.
thay has given so much to the world -
i wanted to give something back.
for months i have had in my mind the creation of pieces that would work together to form a small sacred space.
barry smith makes exquisite traveller's shrines
barry smith 2013
mine are based upon my stitching and weaving, metal working and study of tibetan calligraphy.
i had the mats and stones/shells firmed up.
but not the metal.
not until thay fell ill.
and then i made an offering bowl.
my offering to him for all he has done,
to be used by others to make their own
ripples and ripples and ripples.
mjd - 2014
mjd - 2014
may we all work towards peace
in our thoughts
words
and actions.
Peace is the path... your offerings are beautiful. May your heart, your mind and your soul be at peace.
ReplyDeleteMJ - sometimes the right little push and inspiration takes us to good places. So lovely to see you creating works for sacred spaces and that they are such a reflection of you. As S says a beautiful way to just get a little more peace out there. Peace. B
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