Eirene - Goddess of Peace

"How far peace outweighs war in benefits to man; Eirene /Peace, the chief friend and cherisher of the Mousai/Muses. Eirene /Peace, the enemy of revenge, lover of families and children, patroness of wealth."



(painting of Peace/Eirene by Ludwig Knaus, quote from The Suppliants, by Euripides)

Blessings of Kwan Yin

 

May She who hears the cries of the world bring you comfort and peace.

 

Excerpt from the Lotus Sutra:

 

"True Kuan Yin! Pure Kuan Yin!
Immeasurably wise Kuan Yin!
Merciful and filled with pity,
Ever longed-for and revered!

O' Radiance spotless and effulgent!
O' night-dispelling Sun of Wisdom!
O' Vanquisher of storm and flame!
Your glory fills the world!

 

Your pity is a shield from lightning,

Your compassion forms a wondrous cloud

Which, raining down the Dharma-nectar,

Extinguishes the flames of woe."

 

 

 

(photo by Jpatokal at Daien-in Temple, Japan)

Enrollment reminder

 

The next deadline for applications for our home-study school will be on November 22. This will be the last enrollment period for 2015.  If you are interested in learning more or receiving an enrollment guide, please visit our webpage:

 

In Her Name - Temple of Learning

Dia de los Muertos

Many blessings on this Dia de los Muertos.

May you walk with the wisdom of your ancestors.

(Marigold Catrina by Sylvia Ji, copyright reserved)

October Full Moon

 

Many Blessings of the October Full Moon!

We give thanks for the final harvest of the year.

 

 

 

(photo copyright M. Moreno)

Highlighted Artwork

 

Endymion & Cynthia

 Arthur Hughes, 1870

News: Navratri

 

"Navratri -- which commences on 13 October -- is celebrated to honour Goddess Durga and her nine forms. The celebrations begin on the first day of the month of Ashvin according to the Hindu calendar."

 

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(photos of Garba dance and Aarti ritual, copyright Reuters)

News article: Yoruba Festival

"Held every year in a sacred forest on the outskirts of the southern Nigerian city of Osogbo, the Osun-Osogbo Festival is a two-week-long celebration of the Yoruba river goddess Oshun. The festival, which begins with a traditional cleansing of the town (Iwopopo) and ends in a procession of the people to the Osun-Osogbo sacred grove, attracts attendees from all over the globe."

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(photo copyright Ife Martins)

Roman Priestess

 

Ivy-crowned Priestess offering incense over altar flames.

Roman diptych, circa 400ce.