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Vajrapāṇi (from Sanskrit vajra, "thunderbolt" or "diamond" and pāṇi, lit. "in the hand") is one of the earliest bodhisattvas of Mahayana Buddhism. He is the protector and guide of the Buddha, and rose to symbolize the Buddha's power. Vajrapani was used extensively in Buddhist iconography as one of the three protective deities surrounding the Buddha. Each of them symbolizes one of the Buddha's virtues: Manjusri (the manifestation of all the Buddhas' wisdom), Avalokitesvara (the manifestation of all the Buddhas' compassion) and Vajrapani (the manifestation of all the Buddhas' power).
The Mantra oṃ vajrapāṇi hūṃ pad is associated with Vajrapani. His Seed Syllable is hūṃ. |
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Capitalism and religion kill the animals, individuals and society. They can kill you in a variety of ways, slow or quick. There can be no happiness or peace on this planet, no prosperity for the masses, as long as this slavery continues.
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[link] = more of my artwork
[link] = beautiful books
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Yeah, That was nollie.
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wonderful job dear!!!
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obedire est vivere, vivere est obedire.
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no matter where you go....there you are
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Make Art Not War.
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great work!
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Beast wishes,
Larkin
an interview with Art model Andrew- [link]
visit *TheExquisiteCorpse and =Dark-Arts-Asylum
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~My mind is a dangerous neighborhood, so I try not to go there alone.~
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