Spinning Dharma

tkrosevear

Spinning Dharma

As a personal journey of transformation continues to unfold, this “spinning wheel” that sits in our loft, takes on a whole new meaning as today for the first time I became a silent warrior…

In the days of old, we spun sheep’s wool into yarn
to knit and weave for warmth and socks to darn

Today, yarns are tales told with deceptive pride
as arrogant greed leads to superiority’s confide

Threats full of fear with angry, envious undertones
as regretful voices of ego make sorrowful groans

No feelings of inferiority as the truth rings in my ears
as the serenity and silence of light soon appears

A benevolent nature to observe becomes a deep strength
as my voice remains silent with the lights’ wavelength

A strategy of peace and a nonviolent stance
frustrates the angry opponent in this loving dance

Guilt overtakes him, as I spin hopes’ energetic light
as a silent warrior of compassion, I will win this fight.

tkrosevear 3/23/2009

The Buddha was the one who turned the wheel of dharma or ‘wheel of law’, in Tibetan tradition it is translated as the ‘wheel of transformation’. The wheels motion is a metaphor for the rapid spiritual change engendered by the teachings of Buddha. The wheel also represents the endless cycle of rebirth or samsara (sanskrit). Interestingly enough, another auspicious symbol of Buddhism – the hub symbolizing moral discipline, which stabilizes the mind and the spokes (usually 8) represent wisdom which is applied to defeat ignorance. The rim represents training in concentration, which holds everything else together. Dharma, literally translated means ‘that which upholds or supports’, while in Buddhist translations it means “higher truth” and/or “the ultimate reality of universe”.
The “WHEEL” in general, is one of the supreme symbols of cosmic momentum – the force that drives the planets and the stars – and of ceaseless change and repitition. Within all cultures, practices and beliefs this symbol is linked to the cycles of manifestation, birth, death and rebirth, the Zodiac, time and human destiny.

Spinning Wheel

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  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Superbly Done
    Image, words & song!!! :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Gail, been a helluva week or two…;) xoxoxox

  • shilohlin

    shilohlin

    interesting image with shadows and light…..deep actually….
    Love your words, and the whole informative writing is
    especially meaning for me recently as well xox

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks shiloh, effects are watercolor, light rendering (lens flare) and a fractilius topper…the rest is pure processing which you obviously relate to…Namaste’ Sis ;) xoxox

  • nkbellani

    nkbellani

    Whoooaaaooo

  • tkrosevear replied

    my sentiments exactly ;) Namaste’ my brother ;) xoxxo

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    So sorry to hear that my friend!! A big hug for you!! xoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    No hon, it is all good…but I’ll take the hug anyway sis ;) xoxox

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    hugs back ;) xoxox

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    wonderful tk :)) xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you my brother, hope you are well ;) xoxox

  • Elsie Duggan

    Elsie Duggan

    Wonderful picture and words Tammy, you outdo yourself with every spin of the wheel

  • tkrosevear replied

    AW, thanks MOM, love you ;) xoxox

  • whitehawk60

    whitehawk60

    WindOwl a lovely painting of a old spinning wheel ezxcellent job my sister

  • tkrosevear replied

    it is actually a treated photo of a spinning wheel whitehawk, thank you so much ;) xoxox

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    wow looks like my friends spinning wheel, dawnx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks dawn, it is usually quite the conversation piece ;) xoxox

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely job

    I wander amongst word
    I forget to look back
    having plucked a leaf
    I don’t know how to feel it

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you ever so much Antanas, appreciate that ;) xoxox

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    yes …yes and yes sis…..in the silence the fight has no fuel….and the truth can be heard…i am proud of you…xoxoxox the wheel is perfect …

  • tkrosevear replied

    it just fit sis, thank you again for the really helpful back-up energy ;) xoxox

  • fullcirclemandalas

    fullcirclemand...

    And I, a silent warrior, have just found my voice – kudos to you sister of my heart! Thank you for this inspiring and profoundly meaningful work xoxoxoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    it is all part of the balance sis and we are all in this together ;) xoxox

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    there’s that spinning energy…. :-) i adore your artwork and always learning from your words….you so inspire and teach me, sis…..thank you…..namaste….DOHIYI….

  • tkrosevear replied

    you helped kick in the inspiration on this one sis, thanks so much and dohiyi ;) xoxoxox

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    excellent

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Tony ;) xxoxo

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    fabulous capture and treatment!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you my sister ;) xoxox

  • NinaMosi Art

    NinaMosi Art

    I so feel the words of Jan…I adore your work, your words and your wisdom. You guide me sis, so that I may soar with freedom….This is beautiful and inspiring :)) I love ya xoxoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    AW, thanks so much Shelly, my sister in spirit – that means so much ;) xoxox

  • joyousmoon

    joyousmoon

    Simply gorgeous my friend…your words are deep and touch within the spirit of my soul, The Buddha would smile in silent witness of your words delivered, supporting the truths found in the wheel of life, karma, and reality of the universe. A lovely masterpiece reflecting the importance of silence in learning, growing and living, the silence which brings about mindful truth within. xoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    I felt this so deeply after being challenged yesterday sis, thanks for your love and support always ;) xoxox

  • calves

    calves

    I agree :fabulous capture and treatment TK!!!
    excellent:)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you so much Claudia, love to you ;) xoxox

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    such a fantastic writing, perfect with the fine image & of course…........ BS&T!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks John, you knew I’d have to finish with a song…;) xoxoxox

  • roy skogvold

    roy skogvold

    great work and text my friend.
    ...karma dundup yeshe

  • tkrosevear replied

    Namaste’ Roy ;) xoxoxox

  • kreesor

    kreesor

    Outstanding work TK!! :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Keith ;) xoxox

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Excellent work, lovely image and words.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you Rosalie, love to you always ;) xoxox

  • Jewd

    Jewd

    Metaphor..isn’t it wonderful…thanks for your insights….xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    yes, metaphors are quite interesting Jewd, thanks so much love ;) xoxox

  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK

    as a silent warrior of compassion, I will win this fight.

    :)

    Knowledge is knowhow.
    Knowhow is knowing yourself,
    If you re not knowing yourself
    The why reading much ?
    *YUNUS EMRE *

    Love-Light-KNowledge
    Great HUGS to Sister !!! :))

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you my brother, was challenged by a man threatening legal action for property boundaries that would disturb our wildlife here, don’t think we’ll be hearing from him again though…UNITED WE STAND ;) xoxox

  • Judi Taylor

    Judi Taylor

    Amazing work, Tammy. The spinning wheel of transformation … I like that. This is wonderfully done.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Judi, who knew what is always within our sight would be a metaphor for transformation ;) xoxox

  • MyheART

    MyheART

    Excellent Image and I love the words…..the strength and true wisdom:)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks myheart is yours sis ;) xoxox

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    lovely work and words .. it was an interesting tim the .I watched a lady spin her wares in a old pioneer home once ..fascinating !

  • tkrosevear replied

    the tredle on this one has been broken for ages, but my granddaughters and I still pretend ;) xoxox

  • Anne McGinn

    Anne McGinn

    This has such great significance for me and for the women who are silent warriors finding their voice to speak their truth…..

  • tkrosevear replied

    it has been a long winding road Anne, but victory was most certainly a sweetness that I shall savor…;) xoxoxox

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Very lovely, well designed work

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much CanDu, nice to meet you both ;) xoxox

  • buzzy

    buzzy

    outstanding work,beautiful,pious words…reminds me of Gandhiji’s spinning wheel.

    Good job!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Bhawana, it is one of my favorite things, don’t have too many ;) xoxox

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    awesome ! xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks sis, love to you always ;) xoxox

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fantastic work;

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Scott ;) xoxox

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