Chris The Boatman

The Art of Buddhism: An Introduction to Its History and Meaning by Denise Patry Leidy 320 pages, Hardcover Published October 14, 2008 by Shambhala - "As its teachings spread from the Indian subcontinent in all directions across Asia, Buddhism influenced every culture it touched—from Afghanistan to Korea, from Mongolia to Java. Buddhist art is a radiant reflection of the encounter of the Buddha’s teachings with the diverse civilizations that came under their sway. It is also an intriguing visual record of the evolution of Buddhist practice and philosophy over a period of more than two millennia. More than two hundred photographs provide the visual context for this tour of the world of Buddhist art. Included in the rich variety of forms are architecture and monumental art, statuary, paintings, calligraphy, fresco, brushwork, and textile arts. Denise Leidy’s guide is the perfect introductory text for all those intrigued by this splendid aesthetic tradition. It is also an essential resource for all who seek to understand Buddhist art as teaching."

Religious #bookchallenge - one book per day that you’ve read or want to read, anything related to a religion! 3/31 📚💙 #Booksky The Art of Buddhism: An Introduction to Its History and Meaning by

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Ein langer Schatten eines Baums liegt auf einem abgeerntetem Feld.

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'Schattenspiele'

The new Supreme Leader

Opinion | Why the Pentagon Wants to Destroy Anthropic

A #giftlink #Giftarticle 🎁Why the Pentagon Wants to Destroy Anthropic www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/o...

One rule for the rich….

A list of countries with nuclear bombs.
How many of them are engaged in active wars at the moment?

Eine Untersicht der Wuppertaler Schwebebahn, bei der ein moderner hellblauer Wagen direkt über dem Fluss Wupper schwebt. Das markante grüne Stahlgerüst der Hochbahn zieht sich in einer Kurve durch das Bild, flankiert von grünen Bäumen und städtischer Bebauung unter einem bewölkten Himmel.

'ÖPNV (ohne Fernbahn + Flug)' #FotoVorschlag

'ÖPNV (ohne Fernbahn + Flug)' #FotoVorschlag

Winston Churchill I think

Knots on Shore

Knots on Shore https://www.wikiart.org/en/ohara-koson/knots-on-shore

Water firms sent bailiffs to tens of thousands of homes for debts under £1,000 Most recorded visits are for smaller debts, data from England and Wales suggests, though method of recovery is a postcode lottery

Water firms sent bailiffs to tens of thousands of homes for debts under £1,000.

Exorbitant water bills. One-third covers interest & dividend payments

Companies paid over £85bn in dividends, borrowed billions to pay. Sewage dumped in rivers, fines waived. No bailiff ever sent. No exec punished

Beach Finds
#Bridlington

One for the #UKCanals feed

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'And we could call ourselves ...' she paused. As always on the Discworld, which was right on the very edge of unreality, little bits of realness crept in whenever someone's mind was reson- ating properly. This happened now. ... Three Witches Airborne,' she said. 'How about that?' 'Broomsticks Airborne,' said Magrat. 'Or Pan ... air ... 'There's no need to bring religion into it,' sniffed Granny. Nanny Ogg looked slyly from Granny to Magrat. 'We could call it Vir -' she began. A gust of wind caught all three sticks and whirled them up. There was a brief panic as the witches brought them under control.

I had completely forgotten this outrageous bit of punnery in Witches Abroad, in which Nanny and Magrat muse over the idea of taking passengers on broomsticks…

Snow on the towpath, an iced up canal

It was a cold winter: 3 3 2018.
This a view of the Grand Union at Boxmoor.

Opaque white jelly like fungal growth on decaying log

White Brain on today’s #Towpathstroll #UKCanals 🍄

This artwork titled "Taurus" by Remedios Varo depicts a surreal, ethereal bull formed from a reddish swirling mist, set against a dark, cosmic background. The piece is illustrative of Varo's distinctive style, blending mystical themes with elements of astrology and the fantastical.

Taurus
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Greater enforcement powers are not the answer to antisocial behaviour, say boaters | Towpath Talk Reports of littering and antisocial behaviour on the Kennet and Avon have been ‘seized upon’ by the Canal & River Trust as evidence of the need for ‘dra ...

Antisocial behaviour on the Kennet & Avon Canal has sparked a Commons debate.

Bath MP Wera Hobhouse wants stronger enforcement powers for CRT — but boater representatives warn reports are being “seized upon” to justify draconian legislation.

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Ratatouille de mémé ☝🏼

Si un jour vous voulez la recette de la vraie ratatouille de ma mémé marseillaise, demandez moi ☝🏼😌

Black and white training shoe in a hedge

A solitary shoe in a hedge on this morning’s #Towpathstroll #UKCanals

Sound on 🎧to join our collaborative PhD student Ruth on her research trip to Tyntesfield last week!

This silver-covered prayer book was copied in France in the early 16th century. We think it's probably the National Trust's most beautiful medieval book...

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10-Minute Challenge: Klimt’s Woman in Gold (Gift Article) We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.

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UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, says Starmer The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will

UK allows US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites.

UK getting sucked into illegal US war.

No UN mandate for regime change. The powerful running amok.

What if Russia copies the US and murders Ukrainian president?

There will be turmoil for generations. And Trump wants Nobel Peace Prize.

Morning folks.
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ロイヤルホスト@味の素スタジアム
Royal Host @ Ajinomoto Stadium Tokyo

Shiro Kasamatsu, Japanese (1898-1991), Pine Trees At Yudanaka Hot Spring, 1950, woodblock print, vertical oban, 38.9 x 26.7 cm, private collection