The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centerpiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 meters tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.This framed embroidery of the One Pillar Pagoda, presented to Ian Green during a viewing of the Jade Buddha on 09/02/2014 at Nhu Lai Temple in San Diego, California, is a heartfelt expression of gratitude for his kindness and dedication. The detailed craftsmanship symbolises reverence, while the inscription 'To Mr. Ian Green – For Your Kindness' honours his contributions to peace and compassion.To Mr. Ian Green - For Your Kindness Nhu Lai Meditation Temple jade buddha, memorabilia

A brochure printed to capture an address given to the Legacy Club, Melbourne by Dr C H Fitts in 1942. The content appears to be about the term 'legacy'. The fact it was printed means it must have been significant to the Legatees. The notation H28 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of the speech given to Legatees in 1942 and was significant enough to be printed. Speakers at Legacy luncheons were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken on were many and varied.White paper brochure with black type, folded into a 8 page booklet of an address by Dr Fitts.Handwritten H28 in red pen, and 'From K J Doolan, 55 Ardie Rd East Malvern' in blue fountain pen.history, speech, speakers

This is a memorabilium from the 2014 visit to California during the Jade Buddha's world tour, when it was displayed in the Nhu Lai Meditation Temple, San Diego. Green pleated ribbon rosette with plastic badge attached in centre, with an inscription in Vietnamese; includes ribbon tails with golden print in English and Vietnamese; the backing consists of three layers of cardboard stapled with fastener pin. On the ribbon tails: "Jade Buddha for Universal Peace at Nhu Lai Meditation Temple 25/01/2014 09/02/2014; Chiem bai phat ngoc hoa binh the gioi Nhu Lai Thien Tu 25/01/2014 09/02/2014" On the badge: "Nam mo thich ca mau ni phat. Namo Shakyamuni Budsha. Phat ngoc hoa binh the gioi".jade buddha, rosette, shakyamuni buddha, vietnamese buddhists

Meditations on Death and Eternity Author: Frederica Rowan Publisher: Trubner and Co Date: 1863Label on spine cover with typed text RH 242.4 ROW warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, meditations on death and eternity, frederica rowan

The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace, the largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, is the centerpiece of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Standing 2.5 meters tall and weighing 4 tonnes, this priceless Buddhist statue toured over 120 cities across 20 countries from 2009 to 2018, inspiring peace in families, schools, and communities worldwide. After attracting an estimated 12 million visitors, it returned to the Great Stupa in May 2018, where it continues to be a potent symbol of peace.This wooden plaque, presented to Ian Green on 28/11/2010 by the International Buddhist Meditation Association Chan Khong Monastery, honours his dedication to fostering peace and spiritual enlightenment. It symbolises gratitude for his generosity and his role in promoting the Jade Buddha’s message of compassion and unity.jade buddha, memorabilia

Given to Catherine Morgan Walker by her husband E. E. Walker, father of donor.A birthday card with a vase of flowers on each side and a verse by Cecelia Havergal - 'A Birthday Meditation' - on one side, - 'A Birthday Thought "He Knows" on the other. Card has a a fringe of green silk.wood, dora, walker, catherine, morgan, catherine, walker, edgar edwards, birthday, cards, ephemera

The Maharishi Health Education Centres practised Transcendental Meditation, and had an office in Bundoora on what is now the Loyola College site.Black & white newspaper advertisementmaharishi health education centres, transcendental meditation, loyola college

The Rosebery note book ' 100 pages , suitable for pen or …pencil …cream laid paper / light brown cover repaired with cellotape / names of radio announcers 1971 & 1972 / first page written in biro 'Announcers who close - ABC stations Radio , 3AR , 3LO after meditation 'ephemera, mementoes, general interest, names of radio announcers 1971 & 1972 'announcers who close - abc stations radio , 3ar , 3lo after meditation '

Notice of a talk by Dr Byron Rigby on transcendental meditation at Maharishi Vedic College, 345 Grimshaw Street Bundoora. (now Loyola College)Clipping with black & white text and photographtranscendental meditation, byron rigby, maharishi school bundoora

These types of wall hangings are commonly used in homes, temples and meditation spaces to bring blessings, good fortune and to remind practitioners of the Buddhist teachings.The eight auspicious symbols represent blessings, spiritual qualities and the path to enlightenment. They symbolise the totality of the Buddha’s teachings and the harmony of the universe.Two identical hangings feature the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhist iconography: the precious parasol, white conch shell, two golden fish, eternal knot, treasure vase, victory banner, lotus flower and dharma wheel.holy objects, worship devices

The Shakyamuni Buddha statue holds profound significance in Buddhism, representing the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, who lived around 2,500 years ago. The statue portrays Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, who attained enlightenment and shared his teachings to help others achieve the same. For practitioners, the Shakyamuni Buddha statue serves as a focal point during meditation, promoting mindfulness, peace, and a deeper connection to the Buddha's teachings. The Buddha is depicted seating in meditation on a lotus throne. His legs are crossed in the lotus position. His right hand is holding an alms bowl, signifying care and compassion for all beings. His left hand touches the ground in a gesture (bhumisparsha mudra) calling the earth to witness his determination to achieve enlightenment.buddhist art, tibetan buddhism, holy objects, statues

Article by Gabriella Coslovich and Michelle Edmunds on delays to completion of the junior annexe of Concord School Bundoora, which are preventing students' attendance; and an article on the Maharishi School, also in Bundoora, where students study transcendental meditation.Two articles with text and photographconcord school bundoora, maharishi school bundoora, transcendental meditation, loyola college

Reverend Dr Robin Pryor was born in 1941 and died in 2013. He served at Numurkah , The Avenue Blackburn, and as presbytery minister in the Maribyrnong Valley Presbytery. In later years he and his wife ran private courses in spirituality and meditation.BW photo of Rev. Robin Pryor's head as he is facing to his left (right of the picture). Slightly balding, he is wearing a beard.Robin Pryorrev. robin pryor; presbytery minister; uniting church; presbytery of maribyrnong valley; the avenue blackburn; numurkah

Thangkas are cloth scrolls unique to Tibetan Buddhism, depicting deities, venerated spiritual figures, or religious symbols. Intended for personal meditation or instruction of monastic students, they are invested with the spirit of a deity to whom they are consecrated. The design of a thangka allows it to be rolled up for easy transport, a feature that was essential for traveling monks and practitioners in nomadic regions. The Shakyamuni Buddha thangkas serve as potent aids for cultivating compassion and awareness, offering inspiration and spiritual guidance to practitioners. The Buddha's path to enlightenment and subsequent teachings form the foundation of Buddhist philosophy. This thangka features an image of the Buddha in a meditative pose, holding an alms bowl in his lap. Framed by rich red textiles and surrounded by vibrant floral and cloud motifs, it is mounted on wooden dowels and topped with a yellow cover cloth.buddhist art, tibetan buddhism, holy objects

Thangkas are cloth scrolls unique to Tibetan Buddhism, depicting deities, venerated spiritual figures, or religious symbols. Intended for personal meditation or instruction of monastic students, they are invested with the spirit of a deity to whom they are consecrated. The design of a thangka allows it to be rolled up for easy transport, a feature that was essential for traveling monks and practitioners in nomadic regions. Padmasambhava thangkas are used to invoke protection, dispel obstacles, and deepen tantric practice. His image serves as a powerful reminder of transformation, spiritual resilience, and the integration of wisdom and compassion.This thangka portrays Padmasambhava seated on a lotus with a red cap, the legs crossed, the right hand holding a dorje (vajra) and the left resting in his lap. Smaller deities or lineage masters appear above and below him, each enclosed in circular frames, signifying the transmission of teachings. The thangka is framed with layers of silk brocade in yellow, red, orange and blue, with floral and cloud motifs that evoke the celestial realm. A decorative fringe at the bottom adds ceremonial richness, while the yellow fabric-covered rod at the top allows the thangka to be hung for ritual or meditative use.buddhist art, tibetan buddhism, holy objects

Thangkas are cloth scrolls unique to Tibetan Buddhism, depicting deities, venerated spiritual figures, or religious symbols. Intended for personal meditation or instruction of monastic students, they are invested with the spirit of a deity to whom they are consecrated. The design of a thangka allows it to be rolled up for easy transport, a feature that was essential for traveling monks and practitioners in nomadic regions. In Tibetan Buddhism, White Tara represents maternal compassion, healing, longevity, and purity. She is a female Buddha who offers swift help to those in need, providing protection, removing obstacles, and granting long life to practitioners for the purpose of spiritual practice and enlightenment. White Tara is worshipped for her ability to heal physical and mental illnesses.This thangka depicts White Tara seated in a meditative posture, radiating serenity and benevolence. Her white body symbolises purity and transcendent wisdom, and she is adorned with rich ornaments and flowing silks, reflecting her enlightened status.buddhist art, tibetan buddhism, holy objects

Thangkas are cloth scrolls unique to Tibetan Buddhism, depicting deities, venerated spiritual figures, or religious symbols. Intended for personal meditation or instruction of monastic students, they are invested with the spirit of a deity to whom they are consecrated. The design of a thangka allows it to be rolled up for easy transport, a feature that was essential for traveling monks and practitioners in nomadic regions. The Shakyamuni Buddha thangkas serve as potent aids for cultivating compassion and awareness, offering inspiration and spiritual guidance to practitioners. The Buddha's path to enlightenment and subsequent teachings form the foundation of Buddhist philosophy.Embroided thangka with outer cover, fringing and embroided Shakyamuni Buddha deity. Surrounded by three borders with floral motifs in gold.buddhist art, tibetan buddhism, holy objects

An information flyer regarding women's retreats held at Cathedral View Natural Therapies at Buxton.An information flyer regarding women's retreats held at Cathedral View Natural Therapies at Buxton.buxton, victoria, australia, cathedral view natural therapies, women's retreats, accommodation, massage, meditation

An information flyer regarding Cathedral View Natural Therapies at Buxton.An information flyer regarding Cathedral View Natural Therapies at Buxton.buxton, victoria, australia, cathedral view natural therapies, women's retreats, accommodation, massage, meditation

Thangkas are cloth scrolls unique to Tibetan Buddhism, depicting deities, venerated spiritual figures, or common religious symbols. Intended for personal meditation or instruction of monastic students, they are invested with the spirit of a deity to whom they are consecrated. A thangka is a composite three-dimensional object consisting of a picture panel which is painted or embroidered; a brocade mounting; and one or more of the following: a silk cover, leather corners, wooden dowels at the top and bottom and metal or wooden decorative knobs on the bottom dowel. Guru Padmasambhava (meaning 'Lotus-born', signifying his mythical origin as a being emerging from a lotus flower), also known as Guru Rinpoche, is seen as a manifestation of Buddha Shakyamuni. His teachings and legacy are deeply ingrained in Tibetan culture as he was responsible for bringing advanced Buddhist Tantric teachings to Tibet in the 8th century.A Tibetan thangka depicting Guru Padmasambhava. Framed in a traditional silk brocade border; a wooden dowel is inserted in a sleeve along the bottom edge of the fabric frame. buddhist art, tibetan buddhism, holy objects

Thangkas are cloth scrolls unique to Tibetan Buddhism, depicting deities, venerated spiritual figures, or common religious symbols. Intended for personal meditation or instruction of monastic students, they are invested with the spirit of a deity to whom they are consecrated. A thangka is a composite art form consisting of a picture panel which is painted or embroidered; a brocade mounting; and one or more of the following: a silk cover, leather corners, wooden dowels at the top and bottom and metal or wooden decorative knobs on the bottom dowel. This allows a thangka to be rolled up for portability, reflecting its origins in the nomadic lifestyle of Tibetan monks.The Medicine Buddha (also known as Bhaisajyaguru or Sangyé Menla) is revered as the embodiment of healing and associated with practices helping with mental and physical ailments, as well as purifying negative karma. His iconic imagery, including the medicine bowl and healing plant, represents the union of wisdom and compassion as forces of healing. His teachings, rooted in the "Four Medicine Tantras," emphasize that the root of all diseases lies in negative emotions of greed, hatred, and ignorance.The central figure in this old thangka is Medicine Buddha, seated on a lotus throne and surrounded by other deities and figures. He has a bowl in his left hand, and a flower in his right hand. An interesting feature is that his body is not painted blue, as is customary for the image Medicine Buddha. The paint colours were derived from natural ingredients – grinded coral, turquoise and other gemstones. The 'Om Ah Hum' mantra is printed in Tibetan in red ink on the verso of the thangka.buddhist art, tibetan buddhism, holy objects

Folkart was operated by Pamnela Hipwell and was permanently closed Januray 2020. "Folkart has been central to the Warrandyte streetscape since 1975 when it took over from Les Gilholm’s milk bar (see photo below). John and Betty Hipwell were amongst the first to start importing Asian clothing, jewellery and homewares. It derived from the era of hippies, meditation, flower power and freedom and introduced a whole new look, floaty dresses and skirts with embroidery and sequin decoration, exotic fabrics and colours and exciting possibilities." - Warrandyte Historical Society (Facebook Jan 8, 2020).35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 25) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date MAY 88Mfolkart, warrandyte

With the cover framed, the remaining four pages of the interior of the program remain in the collection. The entertainment commenced with music performed by Rene Breggozzo and Continental String Orchestra, Ballet music from Gounod's Faust and this was followed by a Cinesound Review and a Universal news reel. As usual, in these programs, the entertainment continued with a short movie, Laurel and Hardy in "Beau Hunks" and Wm T Tilden performing in "Volley and Smash". A rendition of the Meditation from Jules Massenet's "Thais" was performed by Rene Bregozzo prior to interval. After interval the main feature "The Sin of Madelon Claudet", starring Helen Hayes and Lewis Stone was shown and the evening concluded with the orchestra playing the national anthem.The program reveals the type of entertainments of people who attended theatres in the 1930s. The classical-style music performed during the evening's movie entertainments tell us that this style of music was very popular throughout the population. The pages of the program have many advertisements for businesses ranging from sewing machines sold by Ward Bros. of North Melbourne (a picture of a treadle machine illustrates the advertisement) to the "Claire" florist of Queens Walk and the shop selling dancing shoes, G.M. Coutie of Elizabeth Street. A theatre program also reveals information about the location where the entertainment is enjoyed.Cover of a program for a film shown at the Athenaeum Theatre September 1931; the image is framed and hangs in Archives room.athenaeum theatre, program, programme, the sin of madelon claudet, helen hayes, lewis stone

On the 21st of July 2018, Clare McCracken boarded the ANL Wahroonga container ship to travel to China mirroring her great-great-grandmother's journey from Australia to Asia in 1874. Artist statement from the back of the flyer: "In 1874, my great-great-grandmother, Elizabeth Amy Cathcart Payne, sailed unaccompanied from Australia to Asia, writing a detailed journal of her experiences. This exhibition weaves together sections of her diary with my own voyage from Australia to the world's busiest port, Shanghai. In doing so, The Place Between, is a meditation upon the social and political nature of international trade, the mobility and the place between Australia and the rest of the world in the 19th and 21st century." The Mission has always been open to the community and has a tradition of hosting cultural events: shows, concerts, exhibitions, festivals.Postcard size flyer advertising for an exhibitionthe place between, clare mccracken, cultural events, sea voyage, andrew ferris, arun munoz, video installation

Vol. 6, No. 1, Mar-Apr 2001 CONTENTS Vika & Linda Between Family and Fame 3 Eltham History in Ceramics A school Community cooperation 6 Exposing the beauty of clay International Pottery Market in Warrandyte 8 Were Street Hill Climb Banyule's Boutique Festival 11 Between Swirl and Solid Jenny Rodgerson's Meditations on lndeterminacy 12 Guo Gian and Anthony Pryor at HeideMOMA A laughing pointer and a craftsman sculptor 14 Dandenong Ranges Folk Festival The Hills Were Alive 16 Book Review Penelope Hobhouse's Flower & Garden Design 18 Theatre Review Kathy Oliver visits La Mama 19 Australian Classical Music Elizabeth Scarlett 20 New faces The Arts Administration Shuffle 22 Bolin Bolin Billabong Cultural Precinct and Walking Trail 24 CD Reviews 26 Artin About 28 Wining & Dining 30 Art Services and Teaching 32 "Peter Dougherty has been involved in the local art scene for many years. As publisher and editor of the arts magazine Artstreams, his comments on the various branches of the arts are widely respected. His "The Arts" column in the Diamond Valley Leader presents a brief summary for a much wider cross section of the local community. Peter also operates his own gallery and the Artstreams Cafe at the St Andrews market. Peter has a wealth of knowledge about present day and historical aspects of local art and artists." - Eltham District Historical Society Newsletter No. 161, March 2005Colour front and back cover with feature articles and literary pieces with photographs and advertisements printed in black and white. 36 pages, 30 cm. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Nov. 1996) - Vol. 10, no. 5 (summer ed. 2005/​06) art streams, banyule festival, vika and linda, willy wonka's ice cream gourmet food, eltham high school, arts science courtyard project, plenty views golf park, jane annois, nillumbik festival of the arts, bahnhof cafe, dynamic vegies, were st food store, were street hill climb, walkers wheels, jenny rodgerson, claire renkin, heide museum of modern art, guo jian, anthony pryor, dandenong ranges folk festival, kinglake galley, bulleen art & garden, montsalvat, rachel hanrahan, fran silvester, helen baker, katrina phillips-rank, old bakery cottage, bolin bolin billabong, eltham wiregrass gallery, thompsons pharmacy, st andrews market, heide museum of modern art