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Topic: Happy Dragon's Fan Thread by Solane!!!!
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Azalaksh
Knowflake Posts: 6485
From: New Brighton, MN, USA
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted April 29, 2006 01:19 PM
 
Hey Solane ~“Turtles are the messenger of the Dragon.
In myth, the dragon is often depicted with
a pearl or ball, which symbolizes thunder." Some Japanese dragons….. Dragon, Ceiling Painting at Tenryu-ji, Kyoto
Tenryu-ji is a World Heritage Site. This ceiling painting
was first created in 1899, and restored in 1997. It
measures about 18 meters across. Drawn on
Japanese paper attached to ceiling plates (tiles).
Photo scanned from Temple Catalog.
Tenryu translates directly as "Heaven Dragon."
 Close-up of above Tenryu-ji ceiling painting
 Unryu, Cloud Dragon
Ceiling Painting, Late 1990s, Kencho-ji Temple, Kamakura
Painted by artist Koizumi Junsaku on 48 panels.
Took about three years to create, and measures
approx. 10 meters by 12 meters in size.
Photo Courtesy Kenchoji Web Site.
 Close-up of above Kencho-ji Temple ceiling painting.
Founded in 1251, this temple was the chief monastery
for the five great Zen monasteries that thrived in the
Kamakura era (1185-1333). It became the center of
Zen Buddhism thanks to strong state patronage,
and was home to the first landscape garden laid out
in the Zen style. However, unlike many other Zen temples
in Japan, Kenchoji never had its own dragon painted
on the ceiling of its assembly hall. This painting was
commissioned to celebrate the 750th anniversary of
the temple's founding, and was unveiled in a public
viewing in May & June 2003. This photo is
from the event's promotional poster.
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Azalaksh
Knowflake Posts: 6485
From: New Brighton, MN, USA
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted April 29, 2006 01:29 PM
Dragon Prayer Flags…..In Heaven the Turquoise Dragon thunders, the sound of compassion that awakens us from delusion and increases what we can know through hearing. Dragons have the power of complete communication. Just as we do not see sound, we do not see dragons -- at least not usually. Displaying a dragon banner is said to protect one from slander and enhances one's reputation.
 The Dragon (Inscrutable) enjoys resting in the sky among the clouds and wind. One of the Four Dignities (see S-10) it abides in the western direction. The vision of the dragon is to create an environment of fearlessness, warmth and genuineness. It is energetic, powerful and unwavering yet gentle and playful. The Sky Dragon represents generosity, spontaneous achievement, elegance, and equanimity.
 In China the dragon represents the highest spiritual power - originally it was a wholly beneficent creature representing celestial power, it's serpent like body symbolizing matter and life giving waters. It is a genius of strength and goodness; a spirit of change and transformation. An emblem of vigilance and safeguard symbolizing the winning of treasure of inner or esoteric knowledge.
A turquoise mosaic from the British Museum…..
 chakra dragons.....
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Azalaksh
Knowflake Posts: 6485
From: New Brighton, MN, USA
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted April 29, 2006 01:31 PM
Dragons for personal adornment…..Turquoise dragon rings…..
 Afghani turquoise dragon-crest ring…..
 Silver/turquoise dragon belt buckle…..
 Dragon’s head bracelet…..
 a silver pendant…..
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Azalaksh
Knowflake Posts: 6485
From: New Brighton, MN, USA
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted April 29, 2006 01:39 PM
And, dragons for home/yard decoration…..…..the mythical Chinese beast who protects your soul from evil spirits and bad qi…..
 The perfect container for gajrella?!?
 Table deco.....
 A door-knocker.....
 And a light switchplate.....
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WaterNymph
Knowflake Posts: 2276
From: London, UK
Registered: May 2005
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posted April 29, 2006 01:48 PM
Come on everyone!!! Do the dragon dance!!!
Hi zala   amazing pics  IP: Logged |
Azalaksh
Knowflake Posts: 6485
From: New Brighton, MN, USA
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted April 29, 2006 02:24 PM
Thanks, merm!! Solane ~ Here's Year of the Dragon interp-stuff for ya
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Solane Star
Knowflake Posts: 5378
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted April 30, 2006 09:48 PM
Zala!!!!Thanks so much!!! “Turtles are the messenger of the Dragon. Wow!!! I did not know this!!! Very nice piece of information there. Just love the stuff. You know being Taurus and all!!! Lovely Treasures my dear!!!! IP: Logged |
Solane Star
Knowflake Posts: 5378
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted April 30, 2006 09:53 PM
Oh there all so beautiful!!!Turquoise dragon rings….. Afghani turquoise dragon-crest ring….. The perfect container for gajrella?!? A door-knocker..... And a light switchplate.....
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Iqhunk
Knowflake Posts: 2132
From: Chennai
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted May 01, 2006 08:05 AM
Where did I go? I was just breathless, seeing the pace with which you and WNymph put together so many great dragon pics.
Happy Dragon is the toast of LindaLand now!IP: Logged |
Solane Star
Knowflake Posts: 5378
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted May 01, 2006 12:36 PM
We're sorry IQ, we don't mean to scare you away!!!IP: Logged |
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