Tibetian Stupas

I am back but have been quite busy. So uploading of my trip photos will be slow. Thank you all who visit my page during my absence.

 

This is a typical Tibetian Stupa, the most common monument of any Tibetan scene is the Buddhist stupa, introduced to Tibet during the seventh century. The stupa originally represented the funeral mounds under which the shared relics of Sakyamuni's incinerated corpse once rested, and it soon became the chief symbolic representation of Buddhism.

 

At first the stupa was said to symbolize the person of the departed lord, and in very early Buddhist times it became an object of faith and devotion. With the loss of historical perspective, overtime, the stupa became the symbol of Buddhahood itself, and in a later period this symbolism was made even more noticeable by the Buddhas of the four directions which were set into the stupa's four sides. Thus it was no longer associated specifically to Shakyamuni, but rather to the very essence of Buddhahood.

 

The stupa's various parts became endowed with symbolic significance over time, and despite variations in local styles and designs, it generally retained certain essential features: The dome had always remained the fundamental part since it contained the sacred objects, its essential character as a coffer or shrine for relics was also never lost. As time went on instead of relics from holy men the later stupas often contained sacred images or books, or even a few inscribed prayers instead. It also continued to be used as a tomb, since even now some contain the ashes of deceased lamas, or of the friends and relations of anyone who chose to have the monument erected. They may also sometimes contain whole bodies, presumably embalmed

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The form and this extrodinary light you have captured,make a very original image.My congs.

Very interesting photo, Cherlyn! Best regards, Ivana :-)

10,10..excellent shot.geometrical composition,great light...monochrome and colors is together here.congrats.regards.

I love the repeating patterns in this, Cherlyn. You worked very well with the lights and darks in this.

Good capture, black and white areas provide an interesting geometric effect.

Om Mani Padme Hum!

You've given this iconic shape/s an almost arty-modernistic touch. Special indeed!

I missed you Cherlyn, glad you are back with that beauty. the repetition ,light and shadows, the forms, and your information are simply wonderful.!

Fantastic cherlyn. Regards Andrea

Wonderful shadows! Really a great image.

lego?

Very nice play between light and shadows!

A fine, dramatic image. Welcome back. Regards...

Superb graphic quality in this. The light is extremely effective, Cherlyn.

Excellent capture,Cherlyn. Very good composition and exposure.Eagerly waiting to view more excellent images from your trip.

Perfect framing, well done!

Interesting geometric forms, repetition, light and shadow and explanation. Well done.

Wow, that's a great image ...love the repetitive shapes - very interesting exposure you chose too.

WOW!!! Great image, work and lighting, really great work, Cherlyn.

 

Best regards.

 

Alberto

Superb composition, dear Cherlyn. Exquisite forms, light and shadows. Very good shot! Best regards!

Wonderful and original composition Cherlyn,lovely seen,best regards

WOW, Amazzing angles keep you looking everywhere. Great sense of movement. The contrast is amazing and the POV is a 10. Great image.

 

Darren

...It really is a WOW picture, composition wise is near perfection, and the colors are absolutely amazing; you have a superb sense for the aesthetic.

Excellent composition!

Cheers,Jim