In drawing class we've been working on the full Buddha (sans robes), while in painting I've been working on offerings and auspicious symbols.
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Friday, November 2, 2007
Two weeks of art
Last week we had holidays for Dashain. This week for Lhabab Düchen (see below), so what you see here is the product of 2 weeks work.
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What is that flaming looking symbol in the middle picture?
ReplyDeleteIt's known as a "norbu," a mythical jewel from the oceans used in offerings to the dieties. You can see them in many, if not most, thangka.
ReplyDeleteNorbu is also a fairly common male name among Himalayan Buddhists.