Chinese symbolism
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Painted circle, symbol of wholeness. Green transcending grey Tao or Way.
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Abstract Chakra Hand painting with the Chinese characters: Health and Longevity.
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According to Chinese philosophy, Yin and Yang are the two primal forces controlling the whole of the universe . One negative, dark, passive, cold, wet, and feminine (yin – in this case the rock on the right) and the other positive, bright, active, dry, hot and masculine (yang – the sand on the left). The interactions and balance of these forces in people and nature influence their behavior and fate. It is thought that everything can be categorized by this balancing system. This is part of my sand series.
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Guru
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Dancing Dragon in Chinese New Year’s parade
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The Chinese believe that the animal ruling the year in which a person is born, has a profound effect on that person’s life. These great designs represent the Chinese sign of the 12 animals. Check your animal against your birth date. 1936 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 2020 – Rat / 1925 1937 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009 – Ox / 1926 1938 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010 – Tiger / 1927 1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011 – Rabbit / 1928 1940 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000 2012 – Dragon / 1929 1941 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001 2013- Snake / 1930 1942 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002 2014 – Horse / 1931 1943 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003 2015 – Sheep / 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016 – Monkey / 1933 1945 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005 2017 – Rooster / 1934 1946 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006 2018 – Dog / 1935 1947 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007 2019 – Boar
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Medallion featuring a pair of dragons with Yin Yang symbol surrounded by a ring of flowers inspired by Chinese tapestries. Related Items From Our Other Shops: / (Click on Image to View and Buy)
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thank you sooo much to the anonymous buyer who purchased this poster on June 27, 2008! cheers! / A BIG THANK YOU to the fabulous buyer who bought this large framed print on the 12th of September, 2008! cheers :) /
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Chinese word “hei” means “double happiness” in english. This symbol is used in all chinese weddings. featured in the group Fabulous Flowers on the 25th of June, 2008.
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Chinese word “hei” means “double happiness” in english. This symbol is used in all chinese weddings.
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translation: swallows heart (chinese calligraphy) flower
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translation: swallows, heart (chinese calligraphy), flower
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The traditional classic chinese word “ai” (love) consist of the word “xing” (heart) at its core. “Ai Xing” in mandarin means “loving heart”. I have simply highlighted the core word “xing” in red to show the meaning of loving heart. “While some simplified characters were adopted from conventional abbreviated forms that have existed for a long time, the vast majority of the changes made by PRC were “unnatural” such as the removal of the symbol for heart (心) from the word love (愛) into the new character (爱).” (Wikipedia) This word is hand-written by me (using a wacom pen & tablet). This t-shirt design is currently only available from RB. All profits from the sale of this t-shirt will go towards these 3 non-profit organisations which I have been supporting: I am currently sponsoring a little girl from India so the money collected from the sale of this tee will go towards this fund or other non-profit organisations which I support. KIVA – www.kiva.org WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME – www.wfp.org WORLD VISION MALAYSIA – www.worldvision.com.my You can help me make a difference. Thanks!
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As close at Ming Tees gets to holiday pandering. It has some bats, and some orange, so good enough. 5 bats symbolizing the 5 blessings – health, wealth, virtue, a long life, and a natural death. Peaches symbolize immortality, and the Shou symbol (long life) for extra good luck. Related Products from our Other Shops:
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Ming Tees is weeding out some deadwood in designs, and this one was slated to ride the needle on the 86 list. But there was still something about it i kind of liked, so i gave it a facelift instead, so i think i’ll keep it around awhile more. It is much better now. Taoist yin yang symbol of change, surrounded by a flower ring design inspired by Chinese tapestries.
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Feng Shui teaches that 3 coins bound with the auspicious red ribbon is a powerful symbol that brings prosperity and abundance. For centuries the three good luck coins inside a red envelope have been given to family and friends to wish loved ones true prosperity. The act of giving the good luck coins spreads happiness and good luck to those who receive them. Tips for using these Chinese good luck symbols of wealth and prosperity -Many people keep the good luck coins in their wallets and purses encouraging wealth and prosperity. -Others hang the lucky coins from the inside of the door symbolising that prosperity has entered the house. -Business people often keep good luck coins in the cash register or tape them to the front of important files they are working on. /
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This is the first in a series of images I created from rocks that I gathered along the Snake River on my daily walks with Wiley. I hope you enjoy my latest obession. :o) This series is called ‘Daily Tao’. Chinese symbols taken from the book ‘Tao Daily Meditations’ by Deng Ming-Dao. The book was given to me by a dear friend, and former lover. I enjoy picking it up and reading the entries, finding something new to take from them each time. From ‘Tao Daily Meditations’ on Laughter: Hilly village lanes, / Whitewashed sunlit walls. / Cerulean sea. / The laughter of children. We as adults dwell upon our grizzled complexities, our existential anxieties, and our preoccupations with responsibilities. We hear the merriment of children and may sigh over our lost childhoods. Although we can no longer fit into our old clothes and become young again, we can take comfort in the optimisim of children. Their rejoicing can gladden us all.
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This series is called ‘Daily Tao’. Chinese symbols taken from the book ‘Tao Daily Meditations’ by Deng Ming-Dao. The book was given to me by a dear friend, and former lover. I enjoy picking it up and reading the entries, finding something new to take from them each time. From ‘Tao Daily Meditations’ on worry: Worry is an addiction / That interferes with compassion. Worry is a problem that seems to be rampant. Perhaps it is due to the nature of our overly advanced civilization; perhaps it is a measure or our own spiritual degeneracy. Whatever the source, it is clear that worry is not useful. It is a cancer of the emotions – concern gone compulsive. It eats away at body and mind. It does no good to say, ‘Don’t think about it.’ You’ll only worry more. It is far better to keep walking your path, changing what you can. The rest must be dissolved in compassion. In this world of infants with immune deficiencies, racial injustice, economic imbalance, personal violence, and international conflict, it is impossible to address everyone’s concerns. Taking care of yourself and doing something good for those whom you meet is enough. That is compassion, and we must exercise it even in the face of the overwhelming odds. If we all did this, what would our world be like….......? / XO Jenny
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This series is called ‘Daily Tao’. Chinese symbols taken from the book ‘Tao Daily Meditations’ by Deng Ming-Dao. The book was given to me by a dear friend, and former lover. I enjoy picking it up and reading the entries, finding something new to take from them each time. From ‘Tao Daily Meditations’ on Stillness: Wind stirs the bamboo, / But once the wind passes, / The bamboo is silent. / Geese land in the chill pond, / but once the geese fly away, / There are no reflections. / In the same way, / Once the red dust passes, / The mind is still. The affairs of the world are often euphemistically referred to as red dust. If we do not involve ourselves with the difficulties of the world, there will naturally not be any suggestion or stimulation present. Then the mind will be still. The still mind is capable of the most supreme states of existence. Obviously, total withdrawal from the tribulations, dangers, sensual tempations, and entanglements of everyday life would be one way of doing this. If you feel ready to do this and you have that option, then you should do so. You will find satisfaction and happiness very quickly. But if you are obligated to remain in the world for some time more, and still want to practice the art of tranquility, you must execute withdrawal on a more microcosmic scale. Then stillness is possible for at least short periods. Even short periods of stillness must be beneficial….......... :o) Peace, love & happiness, / Jenny
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A phoenix is a mythical firebird with a colorful plumage and a tail of gold and scarlet symbolizing rebirth. This artwork is a mixed media creation with gold acrylic paint, embossed decorative paper, oil pastels, woodless colored pencils, marker pens, paint pens and black sharpie on Canson paper. Original measures about 12.5×19 inches. This scan does not really do the picture justice as it does not pick up the metallic golds used throughout the image. View more of my artwork at http://www.lynnetteshelley.com
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Mah Jongg Winds, Dragons and Seasons
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A digital creation and photo manipulation made in photoshop using my face, brushes, colors, grunge, image adjustments, style, filters and filter forge. /
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Made for Mary :-)
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