Dream Bardo
The Tibetan word Bardo means literally “intermediate state” – also translated as “transitional state” or “in-between state” or “liminal state”.
There are six traditional bardo states known as the Six Bardos: the Bardo of This Life, the Bardo of Meditation, the Bardo of Dream, the Bardo of Dying, the Bardo of Dharmata (Reality) and the Bardo of Existence.
I’ve long been fascinated by the concept of the various bardos and this image has a dream bardo kind of feel for me.
Many thanks to bodhiimages
for the use of his beautiful poem
bardo/song for the dead
to be at peace, in this heart of hearts
even when one, so precious, departs
seeing the truth, neither here nor there
trusting this life, so unique, so rare
everything changes, in the blink of an eye
knowing the mind is as vast as the sky
clouds may come and rain may fall
and strings of the heart will always call
let them play their sweet songs of joy
a melody so pure, no thought could destroy
be at one and look within, remain peacefully aware
of everything and everyone, let love shine
everywhere.
© tim buckley | bodhi images
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madworld
Great shot and narrative, I think I know which state I am in now.
deepbluwater replied
thank you madworld. yea, it’s got me thinking about which bardo I’m traversing as well!! -might as well make it an interesting transitory state, right?
CLiPiCs
Ahhh but no “Pond”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB1L6v4beTI
love the never ending repetition
Fav’d dBw X
Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss
deepbluwater replied
thank you Kriss!! ah, Rock ‘n’ Roll man, you’ve introduced me to someone new here! love the driving, hypnotic feel. as I had imagined, there are many more bardos yet to discover.
many thnx for fave as well… :)))
Anne McGinn
This looks like a series of bardos….. not unlike life…. wonderful image and wonderful info
deepbluwater replied
love your comment!! excellent eye Anne! yes, it does look more like a series of bardos with the feeling changing as the eye moves thru/into the space. The opening at the end has a hopeful feeling to me, -you think so? thank you so very much for your words!! :))
Cora Wandel
Love the composition!
deepbluwater replied
many thanks Cora! walking around w/the camera on Easter Sunday -looked to my right and this was directly in front of me!! small gasp & started shooting. so glad you like it!! :))
Wendi Donaldson
Fabulous image….love the geometric repetition here.
deepbluwater replied
Thank you Wendi!! I so appreciate you taking the time to comment, and glad you are enjoying the image! :))
Fireman
Awesome capture, it seems to have a bit of mystery about it. I like this
deepbluwater replied
many thanks Fireman!! yes, it’s the bit of mystery that finally convinced me to upload this one. so glad you like it!
thanks again :))
Paul Vanzella
love the endless depth of this image… amazing textures and almost like an optical illusion… very cool shot!
deepbluwater replied
thank you Paul!! it looked very much like that for real -just added a touch more blue & sharpness. I’d been sitting w/it for a few weeks but kept coming back to it so I decided to upload. LOVE when you come by Paul!!!! :))))
Tracey Mac
The light at the end of the symmetrical tunnel….......this is divine….....love the explanation so much and your image is so beautiful…....I’m meditating just looking at it…...
deepbluwater replied
many, many thanks Tracey!! I’m glad you like the words as well. I’ve been enjoying your work so very much that I really do appreciate you coming by and commenting! :))))
Anji Johnston
The depth and perspective you captured is amazing
deepbluwater replied
thank you Anji!! I so appreciate that you are enjoying this image. the things we will see sometimes when on a seeming ordinary walk!!
Anji Johnston
So true! I think though, it takes an artistic eye to see beauty in the mundane
Barbara Brown
Wonder DOF. Walking Toward the Light!
deepbluwater replied
toward the the light indeed Barbara!! thank you so much for your comment, lovely to see you again…
hologram
incredible composition and I love the graduation in tones.
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deepbluwater replied
thank you hologram! beautiful light that day allowed for the tonal depth. many thanks!!
Antanas
great job, lovely done
deepbluwater replied
many thank Antanas!! good to hear from you…
Kate Purdy
Excellent image depicting the “intermediate state”. Very interesting and well done.
deepbluwater replied
thank you Kate! I am so pleased that you see this as depicting the “intermediate state”. I appreciate you coming by & commenting!
macro magnon
Stunning !
deepbluwater replied
thank you macro magnon! so glad you appreciate the image…...
gompo
lovely shot and yeah it represents the bardos very graphically… congratulations on your well deserved feature!!!
deepbluwater replied
thank you gompo! I appreciate that you see the bardos represented here. I’m thrilled about the feature as well! thanks again…
nadine henley
lovely image
deepbluwater replied
thank you very much Nadine!! so glad you like it :))
Rachel Davison
Mesmerising…
deepbluwater replied
thank you very much! so glad you like it…
JennyDean
wow, this is fantastic!
deepbluwater replied
thank you Jenny!! I so appreciate your comment…
Carolyn Bishop
Wonderful perspective! Wow!
deepbluwater replied
thank you Carolyn! love your “wow” :)
much appreciated…
KarenKSmith
Excellent composition and text! Now I’m wondering what state I’m in! great work.
deepbluwater replied
thank you Karen! makes me wonder about myself as well! so glad you like it…
KarenKSmith
Congrats on the feature of this excellent work!
deepbluwater replied
Many, many thanks Karen!! I feel so very fortunate to have this image featured in both “Nirvana” & “The Art of Intrigue” groups simultaneously!! I hardly know how to thank the hosts of these two wonderful groups. truly, WoW, Karen, thanks so much for your congratulations…
jim marshal
Good shot. I have dreams periodically of similar images, birth canal dreams I sometimes call them. I came across the Bardo theory in Sogyal Rinpoche’s book. Thanks for sharing this.
deepbluwater replied
ah, so the image has some familiarity for you!! love that! Sogyal Rinpoche! yes! does he not do such a great job at translating these concepts clearly for us Westerners? so glad you mentioned him. many, many thanks for your comment Jim. & welcome to redbubble! tho I am relatively new as well -just 2 very happy months…
TextureoftheSin
This draws me right in – love the lines and shadows and textures with the light at the end. Beautiful balance in your composition .
deepbluwater replied
thank you very much for your kind words TOTS!! very happy you like the image -it was a great day for shooting!!
I so love it when you stop by… :)))
woof
i do a lot of meditation and it’s the most beautiful feeling to feel the presence of self,
which is the loving god within us. you have done this in this image!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!
deepbluwater replied
Woof!! thank you so much for your words and I am beyond honored that you would feel the presence of self in this image!! wow….
many thank to you Woof!!!! :))
hsien-ku
very nice composition
deepbluwater replied
thank you so much for your words hk! I’m so glad you like this image…
Barbara Brown
Great DOF!!
deepbluwater replied
thank you so much Barbara!! very good to see you again!
Mary Ann Reilly
beautiful image.
deepbluwater replied
thank you so much Mary Ann…
David Howarth
HOW DID I MISS THIS, ITS GREAT!!
deepbluwater replied
thank you David for coming by to take a look!!
so glad you like this one too :))
Barbara Brown
Very mysterious and dramatic!! Great shot!!
deepbluwater replied
thank you Barbara! great to see you again :))
Per E. Gunnarsen
This is wonderful, love the depth and poem
deepbluwater replied
thank you very much Per I so appreciate you coming by!!!
Shanina Conway
Love this so much…the depth and colours are amazing…I’ve probably commented before but it’s still brilliant;)
deepbluwater replied
Thank you Shanina!!! I so appreciate you coming by and I’m very glad you like this one ;))
Nicolette Thain
great to gave this in out group, well done!
deepbluwater replied
Thank you so very much Nicolette!!! I’m thrilled to be featured in this fantastic group, many thanks!!
Nicolette Thain
whoops! just noticed my spelling mistakes!!! lol… was meant to say
“Great to have this in our group, well done!” (that’s what you get for rushing :)
deepbluwater replied
LOL! no problem, I knew what you meant, and thank you so much again! :))
sfmilner
Greetings; Wonderful lighting and composition. Well done. Congrats on being featured.
steve
deepbluwater replied
Greetings to you Steve, and thank you very much for your kind words & congratulations. it’s very nice to meet you! :))
Maria Moro
deepbluwater replied
Thank you so much, Maria, for letting me know about the challenge! I had not been aware of it or I would have entered before.
I’ve entered now and thank you so very much again!!! :))))
TinKat
great photography.
alluring image
deepbluwater replied
Thank you TinKat, I so appreciate your words…
I see we both live in SoCal, been hot lately hasn’t it?
thanks for coming by…
Maria Moro
deepbluwater replied
Thank you so much Maria! consider it done :))
thanks again!