By : Pascal Denis,
Hesselboms Universum,
Stockholm, 1999
Buddha means "enlightened" or "one who has become enlightened". It is not a name but a title. Buddha symbolizes all love, compassion and wisdom.
Photograph : Karl-Olov Bergström, Riksutställningar, January 2000
Buddha is surrounded by flowers offered during services.
Photographer: Magnus Bergström, 1999
Buddhist prayer stone with sacred inscription.
Photograph : Karl-Olov Bergström, Riksutställningar, January 2000
Incense is burnt in connection with offerings to help carry prayers up to heaven. Food and flowers are offered as well.
Photograph : Karl-Olov Bergström, Riksutställningar, January 2000
Two small prayer wheels used in meditation to help in raising prayers to heaven. Large prayer wheels are found in the Buddhist temples of Tibet.
Photograph : Karl-Olov Bergström, Riksutställningar, January 2000
Buddhist prayer bell which is rung during services.
Photograph : Karl-Olov Bergström, Riksutställningar, January 2000
Photographer: Magnus Bergström, 1999 |
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These are the thumbnails and texts for this alcove. They can be printed.
Buddhism
Dharma Chakra, the wheel of the law, a Buddhist symbol of the eightfold way with its eight spokes leading mankind to freedom.
The Buddhist calendar is connected more to culture and geography than to religion. According to Tibetan Buddhism, for example, the year 2000 coincides with our 2127.
Losar, the Tibetan New Year, is celebrated in February with ceremonies and feasting for several consecutive days. The Tibetans also celebrate everyone's birthday at this time, as they do not observe individual birthdays.
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Many Swedes consider chanterelle mushrooms a great delicacy and they search diligently for them in the forest during the autumn. Chantarelles can be made into a totally vegetarian dish which Buddhists and many others may eat, although some Hindus do not eat mushrooms.
Many Buddhists are vegetarians since they feel sympathy for everything living. Their rule of life also includes not allowing oneself to become intoxicated. Sometimes even coffee and tea are viewed as drugs. Many Buddhists follow Buddha's advice concerning "the middle way", i.e. not being extreme or fussy but eating what one's host offers. |
