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Where the Dalai Lama resides, Tibet is obviously a very religious and holy land. As such, their artwork has always been in association with their faith, beliefs and rituals—from rock art and rugs to dolls and jewelry. Even the best of Tibetan architecture is best seen through their magnificent temples. Preserving tradition Tibetan rock art …
As one of the oldest civilizations in the world, Egypt has a rich culture. But nothing chronicles their vast history more than the precious artwork that it has been known for throughout time. Egyptian artwork reflects not only a profound taste for aesthetics but more importantly, it is a representation of their culture—of myths, legends, …
The Jews believe that the name of God is more than just a title. In fact, in Judaism, the name symbolizes how the Jewish conceptualizes divine nature. They also used the 72 sacred names of God to describe how God relates not only to the Jewish but to people from all over the world. In …
The Age of Aquarius is the term used in this new age. It is an age that succeeds the Age of Pisces, the period that is used to coincide with the arrival of Christ. These age changes take place every two thousand years only and after this age, the Age of Capricorn will come. If …
There are many ways by which love can be defined. Different contexts put different meanings into what we usually see as a simple word. If we will try to look into how we have answered “define love”, we cannot think of a single word to interpret it. Defining love, for us, can be more than …
The tree of life is a very important symbol of creation and where the entire meaning of the universe lies. To understand the meaning behind the tree of life, though, we have to go back before the universe even existed. Kabbalah teachings state that the origin of the universe and the world began by God’s …
Many people have their own talisman ideas. “It’s a gold ring engraved with weird symbols” or “it’s that ancient-looking pendant that my grandpa never took off his neck because it protects him” or “it’s a rare gold coin we found in the old chest in the attic”. But what are talismans exactly? Do they really …
Love is an abstract concept—we feel it and know love deep within our hearts. Such is the love of G-d and G-d himself. We cannot see Him but we feel his love and his presence in the miracle of creation. We are overwhelmed by each breath we take, by the beauty of nature, by the …
The Psychological Effect of Ancient Symbols There is, the influential Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung believed, a good reason why ancient symbols have been passed on from generation to generation, transcending both time and cultures. Jung believed that everyone in the world possessed a collective unconscious or memories that are shared by humanity. This collective unconscious …
With its smoky color, thin streak of white line and iridescent properties, the chrysoberyl stone seems much like a sleek feline winking at you when natural light hits its beautiful surface. Because of this, it has become popularly known as the “cat’s eye” gem. The word “chrysoberyl” is actually taken from the Greek word meaning …