Sustenance

So much hope...

This hand-woven covered basket contains a 19th-century Tibetan monk's food bowl, which he carried wherever he went.

The decorative copper and cloisonne enamel bowl is lined with turquoise, reflecting the monk's influence among the Buddhist leaders. Parts of the turquoise are worn through, revealing the bronze and copper base.

So many prayers...

A 19th-century bound book of prayers from Nepal.

 

The prayers are hand-written on thin sheets of bamboo. The items are photographed with Steve McCurry's book The Unguarded Moment.

"Human beings are of such nature that they should have not only material facilities, but spiritual sustenance as well. Without spiritual sustenance, it is difficult to get and maintain peace of mind." - The Dalai Lama

Comments

[Donna]

So many prayers...the writing is exquisite Tara.

[Swirly]

Beauty~FULL!

[Carla]

The decorative copper bowl is so charming. The pictures make me feel like meditating.

[gillian]

It is all so perfectly mystical! If that bowl could talk...
xoxo

[Yoli]

Tara I am in tears looking at these images, they grabbed at my soul. There is so much beauty that comes from Tibet from it's people.

[Stephanie]

I love Steve McCurry! I was delighted when a museum I worked with had an expo of his stuff - days before the opening I had the chance to unpack his photography, organize them in the space of the gallery and enjoy the exhibition without anyone else in the room.

Tibet has the soft spot in my heart - thank you for sharing Steve McCurry's brilliant work.

[somepinkflowers]

as is often the case,
i pop over here
looking for visual sustenance
and
find,
included at no extra cost,
spiritual nourishment
as well...

[adee]

such beautiful image-stories Tara!
i'm just walking the 19th century mountains with the monk!!!
where do u find these gems from :)