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Buddha's Swastika

© Mary K. Robison

Buddha's Swastika

Uploaded: October 30, 2014 | Entered: October 30, 2014 04:46:05

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An Internet search answered all the questions that I had about this symbol of Nazi hate I discovered on this Buddha. One source explained:
"The swastika's Indian name comes from the Sanskrit word svasti, meaning good fortune, luck and well being... It has been a part of many ancient cultures and religions, including Buddhism, for thousands of years.
"The Buddhist swastika is almost always clockwise, while the swastika adopted by the Nazis (many of whom had occult interests) is counterclockwise." This Buddha is one of the exceptions.

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 6.80 mm, Model: DMC-FZ70

Comments

Teresa Burnett level-classic October 30, 2014

Wonderful capture, Mary!! Beautiful light, dof and detail!! Very interesting about the swastika! I had no idea where the symbol had originated! #1593110

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 30, 2014

Beautiful capture and interesting info. #11172087

Tiia Vissak October 30, 2014

a great shot! #11172426

Anita Hogue October 30, 2014

Beautiful capture with excellent details, Mary! #11172702

John Connolly October 30, 2014

A great capture and wonderful information Mary! The light and details in this capture are outstanding! #11172814

Bill Whala October 30, 2014

Fantastic capture, Mary!! Great light and framing. #11173426

Mary K. Robison October 31, 2014

Thanks, everybody. I appreciate your comments. #11173647

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 31, 2014

How interesting to read all about the Symbol. It confused me when we saw it. Mare, this is such a beautiful photo. One of the things I learned while we were there was that their faith is based on all good things and balance. Realism to our natures but trying to suppress the evil in our natures with meditation. Same as we feel with our our faith! :)) !! Balance is what your perfect image here has and it just adds to what they are all about. What we all strive for. Very beautiful. I hope the judges stop and appreciate this one! -Pommy on Palm #11173656

Joy Rector October 31, 2014

beautiful capture #11173677

Gord MacEachern October 31, 2014

Fabulous capture Mary, and yes the symbol does sort of throw a person. Thanks for the great info also!! #11174054

Nadia Paul October 31, 2014

Beautifully composed with lovely lighting and great info Mary - a wonderful capture my friend! #11174529

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 31, 2014

Wonderful tones, textures, lighting & clarity, Mary. Super interesting info too- thanks for sharing, my friend.
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Mary K. Robison November 01, 2014

Thank you for commenting, Pom, Joy, Gord, Nadia, and Patrick. I appreciate your friendly support. Glad you found the info interesting. #11174876

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 02, 2014

Hi Mary,
Enjoying your new images. I really want to comment on all of them, but then I know that it will obligate you and I don't want that.
So this is one of my very very short comments!
WOW!!!
HEHE!
SO well captured with great clarity and depth. You also managed to show symmetry and harmony, which is the most impressive and also very appropriate.
P.S. Good job on the internet search. It is very true. This symbol still haunts a lot of Danes. #11176012

Mary K. Robison November 03, 2014

Thank you for all your kind words, Kiki. You got a lot of mileage out of that WOW! didn't you? :D
Seriously, I always appreciate the time and effort you take to comment so thoughtfully on subjects such as this. I didn't realize that the swastika was hated and feared by the Danes, but it makes sense ~ yours is a comparatively small country, so close to Germany...what European country could escape the nasty reality of Hitler and his henchmen? A dreadful time in history.
And neo-Nazis tell themselves it never happened! They should visit Dachau (or any other concentration camp), as I have. In the museum, the photos of children used for medical experiments are REAL! No Photoshop in the '40's!
Ohhh...enough sadness and anger. I'll think of kindness, instead. Which I can't help but think of whenever you come to mind, my Danish friend. #11176826

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