- decipher it here
the Awakened One here actually looks northwest:
Supernatural vision is represented by the urna, that bump between the eyes.
Long ears for princely wealth.
Hair curls for nobility.
The ushishna, bump above his head, for post-enlightenment wisdom.
The Buddha made himself at home right away. Intentionally because he is here in part to channel the fertility and Eastern spiritualism centered around the rivers Ganges and Mekong. The connection is that the Connecticut River shares with the Ganges and Mekong, south* and eastward flow and lush fertile valleys.
The Moodus geography adds to the mysticism. It is where a few remnants of the original Pangaea continent got smashed together, causing some unusual bumpiness in the hills, the earthquake noises, and becoming a place of Indiginous gatherings.
*The river Jordan of course also flows south. When creating
new religions, include a south-flowing river in the narrative for lasting value.
And why would we not have a primal attraction to lush fertile valleys?
Below are the iconic lotus-bud towers of the main temple at Ankgor Wat. It is not far from the Mekong River. The towers represent the five peaks of mythical Mt. Moru, home to the gods.
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| Angkor Wat, Cambodia, built 12th Century |
Stuart asks the meaning of consciousness.
Snow was rare here, this winter of 2000. On this occasion, the morning sky seems more than just a background.
1 comment:
Very good, Andrew
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