Post by Frater G on Feb 16, 2008 22:00:17 GMT -5
Question:
What is the significance of your avatar?
The word itself has sacred meaning. Here is the original definition but there are others.
{In Hindu philosophy, an avatar (also spelled as avatara) (Sanskrit: अवतार, avatāra), most commonly refers to the incarnation (bodily manifestation) of a divine being (deva), or the Supreme Being (God) onto planet Earth. The Sanskrit word avatāra- literally means "descent" (avatarati) and usually implies a deliberate descent into lower realms of existence for special purposes. The term is used primarily in Hinduism, for incarnations of Vishnu whom many Hindus worship as God. Shiva and Ganesha are also described as descending in the form of avatars, with the Ganesha Purana and the Mudgala Purana detailing Ganesha's avatars specifically.
The word has also been used by extension to refer to the incarnations of God or highly influential teachers in other religions, especially by adherents to Dharmic Traditions when explaining figures such as Jesus.}
I chose The Philosophers' Stone as my avatar because it sums up, for me that is, an instructional curriculum for discovering the nature of myself and the universe...basically all reality. Now the picture...probably the color scheme is copyrighted by Claus Furstner who lives with his lovely wife in a mountain retreat in Australia. They are artists and his story is interesting. I asked for his permission to use it and he said no problem. He had visited the Tripod. I discovered his work by finding his website which explains beautifully the secret of the stone. I was so impressed that I had to write him. He is very gracious and invited me to stay with him if I were ever to travel to Australia. I do plan on going someday...I always wanted to see that beautiful country. It's a good deal...I stay for free and I can pick his brain.
Here's his site, I think some of you have seen it.
members.ozemail.com.au/~clauspat/stone.htm#00
If you check the drawing on the header and compare it to my avatar you will notice that there is a difference on how the stone is drawn. There is a reason...
What is the significance of your avatar?
The word itself has sacred meaning. Here is the original definition but there are others.
{In Hindu philosophy, an avatar (also spelled as avatara) (Sanskrit: अवतार, avatāra), most commonly refers to the incarnation (bodily manifestation) of a divine being (deva), or the Supreme Being (God) onto planet Earth. The Sanskrit word avatāra- literally means "descent" (avatarati) and usually implies a deliberate descent into lower realms of existence for special purposes. The term is used primarily in Hinduism, for incarnations of Vishnu whom many Hindus worship as God. Shiva and Ganesha are also described as descending in the form of avatars, with the Ganesha Purana and the Mudgala Purana detailing Ganesha's avatars specifically.
The word has also been used by extension to refer to the incarnations of God or highly influential teachers in other religions, especially by adherents to Dharmic Traditions when explaining figures such as Jesus.}
I chose The Philosophers' Stone as my avatar because it sums up, for me that is, an instructional curriculum for discovering the nature of myself and the universe...basically all reality. Now the picture...probably the color scheme is copyrighted by Claus Furstner who lives with his lovely wife in a mountain retreat in Australia. They are artists and his story is interesting. I asked for his permission to use it and he said no problem. He had visited the Tripod. I discovered his work by finding his website which explains beautifully the secret of the stone. I was so impressed that I had to write him. He is very gracious and invited me to stay with him if I were ever to travel to Australia. I do plan on going someday...I always wanted to see that beautiful country. It's a good deal...I stay for free and I can pick his brain.
Here's his site, I think some of you have seen it.members.ozemail.com.au/~clauspat/stone.htm#00
If you check the drawing on the header and compare it to my avatar you will notice that there is a difference on how the stone is drawn. There is a reason...
