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Adyashanti on the story of Jesus Christ Consciousness Within
In natali domini
Looking at early nativity scenes and their symbolism. This one is from the Bergognone, a contemporary of Leonardo da Vinci. I am intrigued by the half rotten apple and the ” vitarca mudra” the Madonna is forming with her hands. … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Jesus, Nativity scene, symbolism
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Christmas Magic
What would Christmas be without the Nutcracker Suite ? This version is from the 1940 Walt Disney film ” Fantasia”
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Tagged Christmas, Disney, Fantasia, Nutcracker Suite
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Chocolate dreams
I am dreaming of a sweet Christmas…
Away in a manger
The nativity scenes at Christmas go back to St Francis of Asisi in the 13th century. Many churches in Austria have very elaborate, valuable and old pieces at display. This is a particularly beautiful one from Mariazell:
Joy to the world
Joy to the World
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Entre le boeuf et l’âne gris…
I came across this French Christmas carol and it made me ponder the symbolism of ox and ass in a nativity scene. It is said that the ox knows it’s owner and the ass knows it’s master. Words coming to … Continue reading
In the bleak mid-winter…
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In the spirit of Christmas
Christmas is about giving. But it is not the egoic “giving” that we encounter during the Christmas season in the Western society. The abundance and extravagance, the gluttony and self-indulgence, the over-saturation and surfeit. There is another kind of giving: … Continue reading
