It is important to grasp the essential fact that there are two languages used in the Bible. The first is that of the translator. The second is the cosmic language of symbolism. members.aol.com/ Plato, Ćneas at the Gate of Hell, The Ptolemaic Scheme of the Universe, The Orphic Egg, A Female Hierophant of the Mysteries, Mithras Slaying the Bull, The Birth of Mithras, The Lion-Faced Light-Power, A Symbolic Labyrinth, The Alexandrian Serapis, and more. www.prs.org/ The mission of the Himalayan Art Website is to create a comprehensive research database, a virtual museum, of Himalayan and Tibetan art. www.tibetart.com/ Religions Art Gallery Art Gallery of most religions, christianity, judaism, islam, hinduism, buddhism, shintoism, taoism, the occult. religion-cults.com/ 17th Century Oil Painting 17th Century Oil Painting, Ceremonial Gourds, Crčche-Nativity, Day of the Dead Dolls, Fountains-Kiva, Germ's Collectibles, Guadalupe, Hex Signs, Mardi Gras MisChief Dolls, Marshall Henderson Private Collection, and more. www.folkart.com/ Nataraja: Shiva-The God of Dance, Krishna playing his flute, Krishna, Radha, Krishna dancing, Baby Krishna on the Swing, Krishna: the Clothes Thief, Radha Krishna Union - symbolic of atman and brahman unity, Krishna embracing his gopis(cowherders), Goddess Durga, Goddess Laxmi, Goddess Sarasvati, Goddess Kali. www.colby.edu/ The main symbol of Scientology is composed of: The letter "S" which represents Scientology, An upper triangle whose sides represent three closely interrelated factors: knowledge, responsibility and control, A lower triangle which represents affinity, reality and communication. www.religioustolerance.org/ THE SEAL of the Theosophical Society is composed of a number of symbols, all of them having been used from ancient times to express profound spiritual and philosophical concepts about humanity and the universe. www.austheos.org.au/symbol.htm Secret Language of Symbols - about.com There is a secret language we all recognize, but few are fluent in- the language of symbols. Symbols surround us in myriad forms and form an inextricable part of our daily lives, yet unlike our spoken languages, schooling in symbolism is left to the individual initiative. altreligion.about.com/library/weekly/aa062003a.htm Secret Wisdom of Symbols The keys to the symbols which unlock the nature of things will give us some answers to the questions we ask: What is life? Where did I and the world come from? Where am I going? What really is the true nature of things? www.theosociety.org/pasadena/sunrise/45-95-6/my-imm.htm Swastika - crystalinks.com The swastika has not always been used as a symbol of Nazism and was in fact borrowed from Eastern cultures. It seems to have first been used by early inhabitants of Eurasia. It is an important symbol in Eastern religions, notably Hinduism and Buddhism, among others, and was also used in Native American faiths before World War II. www.crystalinks.com/ The religious systems of humanity have an underlying unity which can be found through the language of symbols. These religions attempt to convey spiritual truths to us via archetypal ideas. members.aol.com/maattexts/aquabible/part1.htm#symbolica Symbology of Religious Ideas The Sufi Message of Hazrat Inayat Khan. The first and most original form of education that the wise gave to the world was symbolical. wahiduddin.net/mv2/IX/IX_28.htm Temples of the most High Significance of Ancient, Geometric Symbols. The Temple in Salt Lake City contains many ancient symbols, both inside and out, which portray many fundamental principles when properly understood. On the west wall we find the designs of the Big Dipper, which unfailingly points out the North Star, and serves as a guide to the traveler across the unchartered wilderness. www.ldshistory.net/1904/tempgeog.htm Theosophical society emblem - about.com Image and Glossary definition for the symbol of the Theosophical Society. altreligion.about.com/library/glossary/symbols/bldefstheosophy.htm The Symbology Activity - International Sufi Movement The Symbology Activity is in pursuit of a deeper understanding of symbols in our daily life. The Activity is embodied in two ceremonies, Zirat and the Element Ritual. www.sufimovement.org/symbology.htm Tibetan Religious Symbols It is common to see various religious symbols when traveling in Tibet, in monasteries, villages. They are used as sacred adornments. Eight Auspicious Signs, generally symbolizing how to progress along the Buddhist path, include eight motifs. www.tibettrip.com/features/religion/symbols.htm Visual Glossary of Religious Symbols - about.com An illustrated glossary of symbols relating to religion, magick, mysticism, mythology and the occult. Hundreds of symbols, glyphs, and emblems illustrated and defined. altreligion.about.com/library/glossary/blsymbols.htm |