Pilgrimage
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And remember, no matter where you go, there you are. Confucius (551 BC – 479 BC)
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RedBubble calendars are printed on an HP Indigo 5000 (for those who haven’t heard, this is the digital press). Each page is a matte coated print on 170gsm pages. The cover shows your choice of image on heavier 300gsm paper. Your calendars have a hanger and white wire binding. RedBubble calendars are satin-coated prints on high quality art paper. They’re A3 size (that’s 297×420mm, or 11.69×16.54”) You can also receive from me a Free An Addendum Wall Hanging to go up next to your Calendar which includes inspirational thinking for each month and why i chose each piece of art – i will send you the file via your email, or you can have it printed up here at red bubble, i suggest getting the largest size you can so you can see the printing easily / Addendum Wall Poster for Inspired Calendar For the last few days, I’ve had this feeling that I have something more to say….strange, i was wanting to write something in the form of a poem, but I just can’t put my finger on it….and then I realised I just have so much to say already there, but i’d forgotten to express it…..really the inspired paintings i’ve created say everything about me, about what i believe in, and about what i hope to share with the world. Yesterday, as a spur of the moment thing, i decided to see whether i actually had enough inpsired works to create a calendar that would really speak to the heart and the soul…something of meaning…..something about the journey of life Hence the Inspired Calendar was born and uploaded to red bubble yesterday A collection of my deep and meaningful mixed media paintings…. to read more about the inspiration for each one, please read the description/explanation or click on the linkety links below to see the art more closely / Jan Pilgrimage / I began the calendar with this one, because it represents the Journey of Life, and here it can represent for you the beginning of a new year, a chance to start over and begin anew, leaving behind the old things and beginning a brand new journey, it is a good time to think about your goals for the coming year and write them down / Feb Seasons / This one comes next as a reminder that for everything, there is a season, a time to live, a time to die, a time to laugh, a time to sing….and the list goes on and on, you will probably experience most of these things throughout the year, this painting is a reminder that these things come and go, as do the seasons, to help you find strength and resilience to cope…if we know our troubled times don’t last forever we can cope with them better, knowing they are finite, and if we know the good times don’t last forever, we will enjoy them more for every moment they are with us / Mar Hidden Treasure / To remind us to look deeper and go further than just our initial response to a person’s presentation… people are far more complex and interesting once you get to know all the different facets of their nature, to remind us not to be quick to judge, ponder a person a little longer….we can be quick to judge and pidgeon hold people with little regard to how complex life is, and most people are really trying hard to be the best they can…try a little kindness…look for the hidden treasure in everyone / Apr Heart of Gold / We are all searching for people with a heart of gold, people who will be true and trustworthy…they exist, don’t give up and become cynical about life too early, you might be surprised if you keep your eyes peeled, that there is still some good in this world (also heavily inspired by the novel “Sylvia” by Bryce Courtney) / May Flying Machine / A semi self portrait to remind us, that all things are achievable, even things we sometimes never considered before, to remain open to suggestion from others, don’t put up all your walls at once and refuse to listen, be open…listen to advice, use what you can and throw the rest away…don’t allow critisicm to blind you to what good might be hidden within what people are suggesting, but do not hold onto it so that you bash yourself up and become embittered by it…sometimes people have unclear motives and you are best not to pay to much attention to their choice of words..and what they have spoken over you can be a spell that heightens your own dislike of yourself… we are ourselves our own harshest critics in general…so be kind to yourself / Jun Midnight Blues another semi self portrait, but not of my face, this is my soul…the soul/spirit….this is on a blue day, a day when i think large thoughts and ponder the universe…a reminder of the times when sometimes we need a quiet place and a little music to space out for a while under the stars and moon and gain a little perspective on things…..go and live in another place in your mind’s eye for a little while, i often transport myself to the beach and lie on my towel on the sand, absorbing the suns rays, and feel a trillion zillion times better after that…....or i deliver myself to a deserted island where sky meets water in an endless aqua haze, a soft breeze kissing my cheek and hugging my skin, and the rustle of palm leaves comforts me as does the smell of the salty sea and fallen ripening coconuts rotting in the sand…i hear the water as it gently laps the sand, and my heart is made calm / Jul Polly’s Pearls / This one represents the search in life for the greatest treasure of all, the pearl of great price, that thing that we’ll give up everything else for….the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, the hopes and dreams that we strive for, and it shows the intensity with which we need to look for it and strive….this is the journey….sometimes fraught with danger, but an important journey nontheless, the struggle against complacency / Aug Titian Blonde / This is like a dreamscape of desire for me, the desire to be free of my shackles and chains… if one wishes to stand on a mountain in the middle of darkness under a starry night, and contemplate flying across the sea with the wind blowing their hair, then why shouldn’t that be a possiblity….come fly with me, across the ocean deep, where troubles dissipate beneath your feet…. / Sep Still Waters / to remind us to rest and take it easy…sometimes the waters are still and calm, and we feel a sense of lostness less the business and buffeting of the waves we normally find some resistance in, a reminder to let go, and just ‘be’, a reminder to simply enjoy the silence and stillness / Oct iliki Spirit of Aloha / a reminder to embody the spirit of aloha, to display aloha to others and throughout your life “Akahai,” meaning kindness, / to be expressed with tenderness; “Lokahi,” meaning unity, / to be expressed with harmony; “Oluolu,” meaning agreeable, / to be expressed with pleasantness; “Haahaa,” meaning humility, / to be expressed with modesty; “Ahonui,” meaning patience, / to be expressed with perseverance. These are traits of character that express the charm, warmth and sincerity of Hawaii’s people. It was the working philosophy of Native Hawaiians and was presented as a gift to the people of Hawaii. “Aloha” is more than a word of greeting or farewell or a salutation. “Aloha” means mutual regard and affection and extends warmth in caring with no obligation in return. “Aloha” is the essence of relationships in which each person is important to every other person for collective existence. “Aloha” means to hear what is not said, to see what cannot be seen and to know the unknowable. Iliki was also heavily inspired by the novel “Hawaii” by James Michener / Nov Thoughts Become Things / A reminder that Thoughts do become Things, so take time to ponder your thoughts and where they may lead, don’t spend too much time rushing about, sit and be still for a time, allow your mind to fill with new ideas and ways to achieve them, keep up your creative spirit…enchant me, enchant others…bring life to old things…bring joy to others / Dec Cross Your Heart / Remember others, be otherly…but remember to take care of your own heart first, so that it is well and whole and healthy….strive for goodness and kindness and loveliness…our world is troubled, hasn’t it always been though….but through this be a light and a beacon to others, for what other reason is there than this…. take care of you, so that you can share your wellness, creativity, love for life and encouragement with others… and goodness and kindness will follow….like karma….and even when it doesn’t seem to, remember always, that you have deposited some good…and this is enough :) Other Christmas cards and art by Karin /
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Oil and ballpoint pen on Canvas. 121×121cm. 2008 This is a portrait of a good friend Mulkie Suleyman, who is a Somali Muslim, living in Australia for the past 10 years. The place behind her is based on Mosques in Cairo, but is just representational of Islam really, not any place in particular. I called it Pilgrimage because I wanted it to be about the journey we are all on to find our roots, be comfortable in our faith, and come to terms with our past. Entered in 2008 Blake Prize for Spiritual & Religious Art. Entries close 27/6/08, and I hope I get in!!!
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An old lantern next to the entrance to the Virgin Mary Visitation church in Hejnice, Jizera mountains, Czech Republic. I feel that giving light is very symbolic for this place where the pilgrimage roads from several countries cross since the 13th century… February 2002. Canon EOS 500N, Sigma 28-135. Post-processing: retouch, blend-modes, color correction, watercolor.
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Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India- view captured during pilgrimage with H.E. Ontul Rinpoche
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A lovely path through the beautiful Christchurch Gardens in the Canterbury District, South Island, New Zealand. We walked this path many times and it always gave us intense mixed feelings of peace and great expectations.
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Featured in Heritage Listed and Other Trusts Sites World Wide Group June – 22 – 2009 / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—- Featured in Heritage Listed and Other Trusts Sites World Wide Group May – 30 – 2009 / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-— Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List – Austria Hochosterwitz Castle (1994) / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-— Hochosterwitz Castle About 1541 Emperor Ferdinand I bestowed Hochosterwitz upon governor Christof Khevenhüller. In 1571, Baron George Khevenhüller acquired the citadel by purchase. He fortified to deal with the threat of Turkish invasions of the region, building an armoury and 14 gates from 1570-1586. Such massive fortification is considered unique in citadel construction. Because of the 14 gates, each equipped with different treacherous methods of guarding the path, local legend maintains that the castle has never been conquered. Since the 16th century, no major changes have been made to Hochosterwitz. A disposal left by the builder George Khevenhüller dating from the year 1576 which can be read on a marble plate in the yard, expresses the wish to keep the citadel in the possession of the descendants, who should care for it. And this wish has always remained a holy legacy for the family Khevenhüller. Some parts of the castle are open to the public every year from Easter to the end of October. Tourists are allowed to walk the 620 meter long pathway through the 14 gates up to the castle; each gate has a diagram of the defense mechanism used to seal that particular gate.
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Featured in That One Great Shot Group June – 07 – 2009 / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—- Featured in Color and Light Group May – 08 – 2009 / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- Featured in Historic Churches Group April – 19 – 2009 / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-— Nikon D300 Sigma28/70 Millstatt Abbey (Stift Millstatt) is a former monastery in Millstatt in Carinthia, Austria, now used by the Austrian civil service. For centuries the monastery was the spiritual and cultural centre of Upper Carinthia and with its possessions round the Millstätter See, in the valley of the Görtschitz, in Friuli and in Salzburg, was one of the largest in the province. It is presumed to have been founded in about 1070, but had definitely been established before 1122 and was run as a Benedictine abbey. In 1469 the buildings and assets were taken over by the Order of St. George, an Austrian order founded to combat the invading Turks. After its collapse in 1598 the premises passed to the Jesuits. The church is now the property of the parish, while all other buildings belong to the Austrian government and are used by the Austrian State Forestry Commission (Österreichische Bundesforste). Millstatt Millstatt is a village in Carithia that is situated near the northern shore of Lake Millstätter See near the Nockberge. If you have read my article on the National Parks of Austria, the Nockberge might sound familiar to you – it is them of the not-quite-a-national-park reserve, which offers good hiking opportunities. Millstatt itself benefits quite a bit from the vicinity to these mountains, however, it is best known as a formerly imperial spa town that managed to preserve much of its 19th century splendour. Millstatt’s oldest record dates back to Neolithic times, to approximately 2000 BC. Archaeological findings from that period were discovered on the Millstätter Berg hill near the hamlet of Lammersdorf. Around 500 BC, various Celtic tribes arrived in the area and populated much of today’s Carinthia until the Romans arrived in 15 BC. The Romans were the first people in Carinthia to convert to Christian faith and built a church near another hamlet of Millstatt, Laubendorf. When Slavonic tribes started to migrate into Carinthia in the 5th and 6th century, they destroyed this church. The principality of Karantania formed as the seed for today’s Carinthia. It went under Bavarian and later Franconian rule in the 8th century. Millstatt as a Scholastic Centre Around this time, the bishops of Salzburg accepted the task of re-Christianising the people south of the Alps. They sent missionaries to Karantania, Bavarian settlers followed. In 800, the first Slavonic-Bavarian church was built in today’s Millstatt. According to legend, a Slavonic duke called Domitian became a Christian and threw a thousand statues of pagan gods (Latin: “mille statue”) into the lake, which thereafter was called “lake of the mille statue” from which Millstätter See developed. The sad rationale of modern linguistics, however, teaches us to doubt such legends – in fact, the name refers to a place and developed only in the 11th century, a long time after all pagan statues had gone. In 1070, a Benedictine monastery was founded in Millstatt. This was done with the support of the Duke Aribo of Bavaria and the Archbishop of Salzburg. Soon the monastery became the scholastic centre of Carinthia. For more information on the Stift Millstatt and its colourful history, please see my article on the monasteries of Carinthia. The former monastic church still serves as a parish church to Millstatt. Millstatt turning into a Fancy Spa Town The following centuries saw the arrival of the Knights of St George, Jesuits, some attempted Turkish invasions and the Napoleonic Wars. Carinthia was under changing administrations and it is hard to keep an overview on the turbulent past of this province. A very important innovation was the towns opening towards tourism in the second half of the 19th century. The construction of a railroad accelerated this development, and soon the first lakeside promenade and public bath alongside with B&Bs and hotels were opened. The former monastery was transformed into a hotel in 1901. In 1921, Millstatt earned itself the status of an official “spa town” and emphasised that by hiring a spa orchestra of 25 musicians that performed nightly by the lakeside promenade during the main season. Some of Millstatt’s most significant buildings date back to the period between approximately 1880 and 1920. This is when many Viennese aristocrats had their countryside retreats built here for stays in summer. To accommodate modern sightseeing-needs, the tourism board of Millstatt publishes a guide to 20 particularly nice villas as a “Villenwanderweg” (“Villa Hiking Route”). Millstatt Museums & Nearby Attractions Furthermore, visitors can learn more about the history of Millstatt in the town museum, situated in the former monastery. The local dungeon prides itself for still having some 16th century graffiti. A separate collection shows an array of rosaries, which might delight individuals with very specific interests. The more recent past of Millstatt is shown in the “Heimat- und Fremdenverkehrsmuseum” in the former primary school of the town. This moderately interesting collection presents daily life in the past 150 years. If all that is not enough for you, reach out to other attractions of Carinthia. In the vicinity of Millstatt, these include Gmünd, Seeboden and Spittal; Villach, Velden, Ossiach and Maria Wörth.
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Photographer: Tim Heraud / Camera: Ensign Ful-Vue / Film: Kodak Portra 400VC http://www.redbubble.com/people/timijimi
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Hi Everyone, This is FREE, yep I’m throwing this in for nothing and I will send the file out to anyone who buys my new Inspired Calendar If you do buy the calendar, just bmail me your email address so i can send you the large file… I’ve also made it for sale here on red bubble as large as an A3 print, so that if anyone wants it printed through RB, just in case you’d like them to print it up for you in the nice large size. But i’m not taking any profit from it, you only have to pay the cost of printing to red bubble, i have not put a mark up on it for myself… / I suggest you go for a large size so you can read the writing .. It is something to stick up right beside the calendar…would go good in the loo i reckon! Basically, it’s the description for each month, about what each painting means and gives you things to think about…nice things :) To give you an idea of what’s in the written descriptions…see below / Jan Pilgrimage / I began the calendar with this one, because it represents the Journey of Life, and here it can represent for you the beginning of a new year, a chance to start over and begin anew, leaving behind the old things and beginning a brand new journey, it is a good time to think about your goals for the coming year and write them down / Feb Seasons / This one comes next as a reminder that for everything, there is a season, a time to live, a time to die, a time to laugh, a time to sing….and the list goes on and on, you will probably experience most of these things throughout the year, this painting is a reminder that these things come and go, as do the seasons, to help you find strength and resilience to cope…if we know our troubled times don’t last forever we can cope with them better, knowing they are finite, and if we know the good times don’t last forever, we will enjoy them more for every moment they are with us / Mar Hidden Treasure / To remind us to look deeper and go further than just our initial response to a person’s presentation… people are far more complex and interesting once you get to know all the different facets of their nature, to remind us not to be quick to judge, ponder a person a little longer….we can be quick to judge and pidgeon hold people with little regard to how complex life is, and most people are really trying hard to be the best they can…try a little kindness…look for the hidden treasure in everyone / Apr Heart of Gold / We are all searching for people with a heart of gold, people who will be true and trustworthy…they exist, don’t give up and become cynical about life too early, you might be surprised if you keep your eyes peeled, that there is still some good in this world (also heavily inspired by the novel “Sylvia” by Bryce Courtney) / May Flying Machine / A semi self portrait to remind us, that all things are achievable, even things we sometimes never considered before, to remain open to suggestion from others, don’t put up all your walls at once and refuse to listen, be open…listen to advice, use what you can and throw the rest away…don’t allow critisicm to blind you to what good might be hidden within what people are suggesting, but do not hold onto it so that you bash yourself up and become embittered by it…sometimes people have unclear motives and you are best not to pay to much attention to their choice of words..and what they have spoken over you can be a spell that heightens your own dislike of yourself… we are ourselves our own harshest critics in general…so be kind to yourself / Jun Midnight Blues another semi self portrait, but not of my face, this is my soul…the soul/spirit….this is on a blue day, a day when i think large thoughts and ponder the universe…a reminder of the times when sometimes we need a quiet place and a little music to space out for a while under the stars and moon and gain a little perspective on things…..go and live in another place in your mind’s eye for a little while, i often transport myself to the beach and lie on my towel on the sand, absorbing the suns rays, and feel a trillion zillion times better after that…....or i deliver myself to a deserted island where sky meets water in an endless aqua haze, a soft breeze kissing my cheek and hugging my skin, and the rustle of palm leaves comforts me as does the smell of the salty sea and fallen ripening coconuts rotting in the sand…i hear the water as it gently laps the sand, and my heart is made calm / Jul Polly’s Pearls / This one represents the search in life for the greatest treasure of all, the pearl of great price, that thing that we’ll give up everything else for….the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, the hopes and dreams that we strive for, and it shows the intensity with which we need to look for it and strive….this is the journey….sometimes fraught with danger, but an important journey nontheless, the struggle against complacency / Aug Titian Blonde / This is like a dreamscape of desire for me, the desire to be free of my shackles and chains… if one wishes to stand on a mountain in the middle of darkness under a starry night, and contemplate flying across the sea with the wind blowing their hair, then why shouldn’t that be a possiblity….come fly with me, across the ocean deep, where troubles dissipate beneath your feet…. / Sep Still Waters / to remind us to rest and take it easy…sometimes the waters are still and calm, and we feel a sense of lostness less the business and buffeting of the waves we normally find some resistance in, a reminder to let go, and just ‘be’, a reminder to simply enjoy the silence and stillness / Oct iliki Spirit of Aloha / a reminder to embody the spirit of aloha, to display aloha to others and throughout your life “Akahai,” meaning kindness, / to be expressed with tenderness; “Lokahi,” meaning unity, / to be expressed with harmony; “Oluolu,” meaning agreeable, / to be expressed with pleasantness; “Haahaa,” meaning humility, / to be expressed with modesty; “Ahonui,” meaning patience, / to be expressed with perseverance. These are traits of character that express the charm, warmth and sincerity of Hawaii’s people. It was the working philosophy of Native Hawaiians and was presented as a gift to the people of Hawaii. “Aloha” is more than a word of greeting or farewell or a salutation. “Aloha” means mutual regard and affection and extends warmth in caring with no obligation in return. “Aloha” is the essence of relationships in which each person is important to every other person for collective existence. “Aloha” means to hear what is not said, to see what cannot be seen and to know the unknowable. Iliki was also heavily inspired by the novel “Hawaii” by James Michener / Nov Thoughts Become Things / A reminder that Thoughts do become Things, so take time to ponder your thoughts and where they may lead, don’t spend too much time rushing about, sit and be still for a time, allow your mind to fill with new ideas and ways to achieve them, keep up your creative spirit…enchant me, enchant others…bring life to old things…bring joy to others / Dec Cross Your Heart / Remember others, be otherly…but remember to take care of your own heart first, so that it is well and whole and healthy….strive for goodness and kindness and loveliness…our world is troubled, hasn’t it always been though….but through this be a light and a beacon to others, for what other reason is there than this…. take care of you, so that you can share your wellness, creativity, love for life and encouragement with others… and goodness and kindness will follow….like karma….and even when it doesn’t seem to, remember always, that you have deposited some good…and this is enough :) Other Christmas cards and art by Karin /
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Featured in Heritage Listed and Other Trusts Sites World Wide Group June – 22 – 2009 / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-——- Featured in Austria Group June – 03 – 2009 / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—— Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List – Austria Hochosterwitz Castle (1994) / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-——- Burg Hochosterwitz Hochosterwitz Castle (also known as Burg Hochosterwitz) is considered to be one of Austria’s most impressive medieval castles. It is situated on a 160 m (525 ft) Dolomite rock near Sankt Georgen am Längsee, east of the town of Sankt Veit an der Glan in Carinthia. The castle can be seen from about 30 km (20 miles) away on a clear day. The site was first mentioned in a 860 deed of King Louis the German, where it was called Astarwiza (its name being of Slovenian origin). In the 11th century the castle had been a fiefdom granted by the Archbishop Gebhard of Salzburg to the Spanheim noble family in return for their support during the Investiture Controversy. The Counts of Spanheim, meanwhile Dukes of Carinthia, bestowed upon the family of Osterwitz the hereditary office of the cup-bearer in 1209. In the 15th century, the last cup-bearer of Osterwitz was captured in a Turkish invasion and died in prison without leaving descendants. Possession of the castle then reverted to Emperor Frederick III. In his book Change the Austro-American psychologist Paul Watzlawick renders a popular tale of the siege of the castle by Margarete Maultasch (“Mouth Bag”), countess of Tyrol (1318-1369). According to legend, first noted by the medieval chronicler Jakob Unrest and later by Jacob Grimm, Margarete’s forces were deceived and withdrew when the garrison of the castle slaughtered its very last ox, filled it with corn and threw it over the wall, pretending it still has got plenty of food in stock. The scene is also described in the book Die hässliche Herzogin (The Ugly Duchess) by Lion Feuchtwanger.
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And they came from thousands of miles to stand in awe. Just how did they build this Buddah, here on an Island miles from anywhere. We did it easy, by cable car, but it made me think, just how did they do it? Created from one original photograph, two texture layers, overlayed with dodging, burning and colour adjustments.
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Featured in Austria Group May – 22 – 2009 / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—- Featured in Unique Buildings Of The World Group May – 22 – 2009 / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-— Nikon D100 Sigma 28/70 / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—— Pilgrimage Church of Maria Wörth When this Gothic pilgrimage church is illuminated at night, it shines out far across the lake from the peninsula that was an island until 1770. For many visitors it seems to be a venerable witness of an improbable beautiful fairy tale with a great history. Thousands of guests visit Maria Worth every year, to relive the history and culture of the Lake Wörthersee at first hand. As early as 763, the Bavarian Bishopric of Freising was granted land near to Innichen – now San Candodo – in the Val Pusteria from Duke Tassilo III. By accepting this gift, however, Freising also took it upon himself to convert the heathen Carantanians living in the east of these territories to Christianity. Around 830 or a few decades later, the Bishopric of Freising in Innichen founded, Maria Wörth, on the island in a large lake. A Marian church was built in 875 in Maria Wörth, on the highest plateau of the island. Under Bishop Waldo, the relicts of St. Primus and Felician, martyred under the heathen emperors Diocletian and Maximian in 286 and 287, were brought from Rome to Maria Wörth, and ceremoniously buried in the crypt. As a result, the church soon acquired a well known reputation as a missionary centre on Lake Wörthersee, and it became a very important place of worship. The lake at this time did not have a proper name and was called “lacus S. Primi et Feliciani”. However, this name did not catch on and the name Werdersee, i.e. Island Lake, was retained.Bishop Abraham of Freising (957 – 993) spent a long time in Maria Wörth to escape the political confusions of this time. Although the Bishop kept clear of any political activity in the village, he had a considerable religious effect and, from his domicile on the island, founded a number of churches throughout the surroundings; the result was that the bishop appointed more priests to Maria Wörth. He also gave the mother church on Lake Wörthersee many articles of value.In the following years, the importance of Maria Wörth as a spiritual, economic and colonial centre in the heart of Carinthia grew considerably, with the result that Bishop Otto I of Freising, (son of Margrave Leopold the III, the holy one, and a fantastic historian) founded the second collegial monastery in Carinthia in Maria Wörth between 1146 and 1150.What had previously been the Marian church with the graves of the two Roman martyrs in Maria Wörth was now raised to the rank of a provost church. In 1399, the monastery and parish churches on the island were destroyed by fire. Although the two buildings were completely rebuilt, work progressed very slowly. It was around 1420 that the small parish church was finally completed, now fitted with Gothic windows. Several decades later, the provost church, was rebuilt in Gothic style. Subsequently, this historic pilgrimage church was fitted with magnificent Baroque decor.During the century without an emperor, a number of aristocrats in Carinthia attempted to seize church assets as compensation. Thus the Burgrave of Hollenburg attacked the provost church on the island with his followers, knocking down the church doors and plundering the two houses of God.Under Emperor Joseph II, who during his monarchy reorganised the interests of the church, the island of Maria Wörth was linked to the mainland, so that today there is no need for a bridge to reach the magnificent spot of earth that houses one of the oldest churches in the province.
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From the Church of the Visitation of Our Lady, Hejnice, Jizera mountains, Czech Republic. In January/February 2002, I have visited the franciscan monastery and the Church of the Visitation of Our Lady in Hejnice for the first time, as a participant of a winter school. I was completely overwhelmed by the positive energy of this ancient place of pilgrimage! Since then, we have stayed there five or six times, enjoying all that peace and tranquility… I like this photograph a lot because it echoes the tranquility and spirituality of the place so well… But it was a bit tricky to make it finished: I didn’t have a tripod, so for making a photograph inside a church without heavy blur, I had to underexpose 2 stops or maybe more, and only now, using a scanner and image editing software, I was able to restore it. Luckily, the professional films I’m using (Kodak Supra 400 in this case) made it possible… The restoration/processing included: scanning the negative six times with analog gain of the scanner set between -1 and +1.5 stops, HDR processing to reveal the whole tonal range from illuminated wall behind the statue up to the Lady’s face in deep shadows, noise reduction, colorization, watercolor, camera distortion corrections, and curves.
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Journey to a hindu pilgrimage sight in Nagarparker, Pakistan (city on the boarder of India). The visitors stay a whole night in the desert within mountains and with the sun rise, take a bath in a natural water pond, to wash their sins away and become clean again. Traditions are that you leave your old cloths and wear new ones to start a pious life again.
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Journey to a hindu pilgrimage sight in Nagarparker, Pakistan (city on the boarder of India). The visitors stay a whole night in the desert within mountains and with the sun rise, take a bath in a natural water pond, to wash their sins away and become clean again. Traditions are that you leave your old cloths and wear new ones to start a pious life again.
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Bhagwan Shankar / Rishikesh in North India is holy city for Hindus and a famous centre of pilgrimage.It is also known as the gateway to the Himalayas, holy city for Hindus and a famous centre of pilgrimage. In February 1968 The Beatles visited, the now closed Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram in Rishikesh… / / John Lennon, even recorded a song here, titled, ‘The Happy Hrishikesh Song’ The Beatles composed nearly 48 songs during their time at the Maharishi’s ashram, many of which appear on the White Album. THE HAPPY RISHIKESH SONG / by John Lennon All you need to do is to say this little word; / I know it sounds absurd but it’s true. / The magic in the mantra will give you all the answers. / Just swallow this, that’s all you got to do. / Everything you need is here, / And everything that’s not here is not there, / And if there’s something missing in this God almighty plan / Could it be you need a woman? /
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Journey to a hindu pilgrimage sight in Nagarparker, Pakistan (city on the boarder of India). The visitors stay a whole night in the desert within mountains and with the sun rise, take a bath in a natural water pond, to wash their sins away and become clean again. Traditions are that you leave your old cloths and wear new ones to start a pious life again.
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This is an amazing ceremony. Every year thousands of people hike up the Ausangate mountain for 4-5 hours up to the Church which is located at the altitute of 4600 meters. Families, children , old people all take part. Some camp up there for 3 days/nights. It is absolutely freezing up there. Hundreds of dancers from various villages take part in the fiesta and dance throughout the day and night. The atmosphere is absolutely fascinating.
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Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona. Designed in 1956 by Marguerite Brunswig Staude, a pupil of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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pilgrimage chapel at Locherboden, Tyrol, Austria
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