Woodblock printing in Tibet began to flourish from the 10th century onwards, driven by the high demand for Buddhist scriptures and images. Monasteries saw woodblock printing as a means to preserve and propagate authentic Buddhist teachings. The durability of woodblocks made them ideal for creating lasting impressions of sacred texts, enabling mass production and wide dissemination. Jambhala is a Bodhisattva of material and spiritual wealth often invoked by practitioners seeking to eliminate poverty and remove obstacles and misfortunes.Woodblock print of Jambhala on yellow cloth, created using an old wooden handcrafted printing board from Tashilhunpo Monastery in Tibet. woodblock printing, buddhist art

Woodblock printing in Tibet began to flourish from the 10th century onwards, driven by the high demand for Buddhist scriptures and images. Monasteries saw woodblock printing as a means to preserve and propagate authentic Buddhist teachings. The durability of woodblocks made them ideal for creating lasting impressions of sacred texts, enabling mass production and wide dissemination.Vajrayogini is considered a female Buddha, embodying the ultimate state of enlightenment. She represents the union of wisdom and compassion and is known for her ability to transform strong passions into enlightened virtues.Woodblock print of Vajrayogini on yellow cloth, created using an old wooden handcrafted printing board from Tashilhunpo Monastery in Tibet.woodblock printing, buddhist art

A watercolour painting of the Monastery in Tomaj, now SloveniaMarcela Gec, 1925

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 photograph, presented on 16/02/2010 by Thich Nguyen Sieu at Phap Vuong Monastery in Escondido, California, symbolises the Jade Buddha’s message of compassion, mindfulness, and unity. Inscribed with 'Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Phap Vuong Monastery,' it stands as a visual tribute to peace and spiritual reflection.jade buddha, memorabilia

Black and white photo of Gateway to Seminary Monastery, Park Orchardswhitefriars seminary

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 photograph of the Jade Buddha, presented on 16/02/2010 at Phap Vuong Monastery in Escondido, California, captures its presence during a significant moment in its global journey. The image stands as a visual tribute to the Buddha’s message of mindfulness, unity, and compassion, reflecting its profound impact on the local community.jade buddha, memorabilia

Marcela Bole Gec Monastery School Tomaj School Certificate from year 1924

Marcela Bole Gec Monastery School Tomaj School Certificate from year 1925school, certificate, gec monastery school, bole

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 photograph, presented on 16/02/2010 at Phap Vuong Temple in San Diego, California, captures the Jade Buddha surrounded by offerings, reflecting the community’s reverence and devotion. It stands as a visual tribute to the Buddha’s message of peace, wisdom, and spiritual reflection.jade buddha, memorabilia

Coloured photo of St. Paschal's Chapel and Burial Ground Box Hill. Roman Catholic Franciscan Monastery.st. paschals franciscan monastery, box hill

The brickwork and the tiled roof of the Monastri Katharon at Anogi had recently undergone renovations when the photograph was taken.The Monastri Panagia Kathariotissa is the only monastery on the island of Ithaca and it is possible to see all over the island at a height of 556 metres from the south-east side of Mount Niritos.A coloured photograph the upper level of a rich building with bare grape vines growing along the low fence. Potted plants and a large tree are in front of the building.monasteries, monastery of panagia kathariotissa

Black and white photo of procession of Our Lady of Fatima on the way to Whitefriars Monastery, along Whitehorse Road, Looking north.whitefriars seminary, our lady of fatima procession, whitehorse road

Black and white photograph of (left to right) Catherine Anne (Kitty), Patricia Janette and Catherine Anne Windsor in the grounds of the Doncaster Monastery.windsor catherine (kitty), windsor patricia janette, windsor catherine anne

A modern reproduction of a c.1891 illustration of Dominican monks playing lawn tennis within the grounds of their monastery. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

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 badge, presented to Mr Ian Green at Phap Vuong Monastery in San Diego, symbolises appreciation for his role in sharing the Jade Buddha’s message of peace and compassion during its international journey.WELCOME THE JADE BUDDHA FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE AT PHAP VUONG MONASTERY, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST FAMILIES IN THE USA 07-14.02.2010 jade buddha, memorabilia

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2001. Postcards: a postcard picture of the Marist Brothers' Monastery in Bendigo. Date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

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

The workmen are doing repairs to the arched walkway entrance to the Monastery of Panagia Kathariotissa, a project which the Ithacan Philanthropic Society supported as the Monastery was in need of extensive repairs.The monastery of Panagia Katharon dates back to approx. 1696. According to tradition, the monastery was thus named, because the icon of Virgin Mary was found untouched in burning “kathara”, dry vegetation, bushes, in the exact spot where the monastery was built. The bell tower, where one can view the most breathtaking view of the island and surrounds, was destroyed by the earthquakes of 1953 and was later rebuilt. A coloured photograph of three workmen standing on scaffolding while they lay bricks on an arched open walk way.

In the background is the Redemptorist Monastery.boat shed, lake wendouree, redemptorist monastery, building, vehicle, garden

Waverley Novels Vol 19 The Monastery-2, Light brown hardcover lettering in black text. Author: Sir Walter Scott Publisher: Fisher Son & Co Date: 1837 fictionThe subject volume of Waverley Novels Vol 19 published by Fisher Son & Co (1838) is part of a collected 48 volume set of Sir Walter Scott's works, containing various stories. Vol 19 in the 1836 Fisher edition reprints later entries from the fourth series, as these stories originally appeared in Scott's Magnum Opus 48 volume editions, the first from 1816. With the influential “Magnum Opus” editions from 1829–1833 by Robert Cadell, serving as the basis for later reprinted published sets like Fisher's. Volume 2 is linked to the earlier volume through its shared setting, families, and historical conflict, but it is not a direct continuation of the same protagonist’s journey. It follows the Glendinning brothers and Mary Avenel in the same Scottish Borders world of the Reformation, with the same abbey, the same political tensions, and the same supernatural “White Lady”. In Volume 1 of “The Monastery” the story sets up the core relationships and tensions between Halbert and Edward Glendinning as they grow up near Kennaquhair with Mary Avenel. While the monastery itself becomes a battleground between old Catholic power and the new Protestant order. The second volume picks up those same threads and pushes them toward resolution through Halbert’s rise, Mary’s marriage, and Edward’s shift toward monastic life. warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, waverley novels vol 46 tales of my landlord, sir walter scott, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, the monastery

Waverley Novels Vol 18 The Monastery-1, Light brown hardcover lettering in black text. Author: Sir Walter Scott Publisher: Fisher Son & Co Date: 1837 fictionThe subject volume of Waverley Novels Vol 18 published by Fisher Son & Co (1838) is part of a collected 48 volume set of Sir Walter Scott's works, containing various stories. Vol 18 in the 1836 Fisher edition reprints later entries from the fourth series, as these stories originally appeared in Scott's Magnum Opus 48 volume editions, the first from 1816. With the influential “Magnum Opus” editions from 1829–1833 by Robert Cadell, serving as the basis for later reprinted published sets like Fisher's. Scott’s “The Monastery” is a historical romance set in Scotland during the early Reformation, centred on Kennaquhair Abbey and the Glendinning family. The plot follows Halbert and Edward Glendinning, both in love with Mary Avenel, while religious conflict, local politics, and the eerie White Lady of Avenel shape the action.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, waverley novels vol 46 tales of my landlord, sir walter scott, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, quentin durward, quinten durward

Benedictine Monk - From Christian times nursing was not a women's vocation. Hospitals and Monasteries cared for the sick and poor. In 529 an Italian Monk Benedictine set up Monasteries with his fellow monks and Christianity spread across EuropeMiniature Doll - 30cm Dressed in long brown gown with chain belt around middle extending the full length of the gown.Name tag - Benedictine Monknursing uniforms, nursing history, northern district school of nursing

Waverley Novels Vol 21 The Abbot- 2 (Sequel to the Monastery), Light brown hardcover lettering in black text. Author: Sir Walter Scott Publisher: Fisher Son & Co Date: 1837 fictionThe subject volume “The Abbot- 2 (Sequel to the Monastery) Vol 21” published by Fisher Son & Co (1837) is part of a collected edition of Sir Walter Scott's works, containing stories from the "Tales of My Landlord" series. "Tales of My Landlord" forms a key subset of Scott's Waverley Novels, presented as fictional tales gathered by characters like Peter Pattieson from the landlord of the Wallace “Inn at Gandercleugh”. The series spans multiple books across four sub-series, including “The Black Dwarf” (1707 setting), “Old Mortality” (1679–1689), “The Heart of Midlothian” (1736), “The Bride of Lammermoor” (1709–1711), “A Legend of Montrose” (1644–1645), “Count Robert of Paris” (1097), and “Castle Dangerous” (1307). Vol 46 in the 1838 Fisher edition reprints later entries like “Count Robert of Paris” or “Castle Dangerous” from the fourth series, as these stories originally appeared in Scott's Magnum Opus collected volume editions, the first from 1816. With the influential 48-volume “Magnum Opus” edition from 1829–1833 by Robert Cadell, serving as the basis for later collected published sets like Fisher's. The Abbot is Walter Scott’s sequel to The Monastery, set in 1567–1568 during the turmoil around Mary, Queen of Scots. The story follows Roland Græme and other characters around Lochleven Castle, where Mary is imprisoned, and builds toward her escape attempt and the political crisis that ends with her defeat and flight to England. Part two follows Roland to Edinburgh and then to Lochleven, where he becomes involved in the events around Mary’s imprisonment. It includes Mary’s confrontation with the Lady of Lochleven, the delivery of the abdication papers, and the forced political outcome that strips Mary of power. From there, the story moves toward the escape attempt, the battle of Langside, and Mary’s flight to England. warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, waverley novels vol 46 tales of my landlord, sir walter scott, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library

The photograph shows a newer section of the monastery with the five restored windows.A coloured photograph of a section of az brick building with five windows along the wall.greek orthodox church

fictionart nouveau, catholic

Waverley Novels Vol 20 The Abbot- 1 Vol 20 (Sequel to the Monastery), Light brown hardcover lettering in black text. Author: Sir Walter Scott Publisher: Fisher Son & Co Date: 1837 fictionThe subject volume “The Abbot- 1 (Sequel to the Monastery) Vol 20” published by Fisher Son & Co (1837) is part of a collected edition of Sir Walter Scott's works, containing stories from the "Tales of My Landlord" series. "Tales of My Landlord" forms a key subset of Scott's Waverley Novels, presented as fictional tales gathered by characters like Peter Pattieson from the landlord of the Wallace “Inn at Gandercleugh”. The series spans multiple books across four sub-series, including “The Black Dwarf” (1707 setting), “Old Mortality” (1679–1689), “The Heart of Midlothian” (1736), “The Bride of Lammermoor” (1709–1711), “A Legend of Montrose” (1644–1645), “Count Robert of Paris” (1097), and “Castle Dangerous” (1307). Vol 46 in the 1838 Fisher edition reprints later entries like “Count Robert of Paris” or “Castle Dangerous” from the fourth series, as these stories originally appeared in Scott's Magnum Opus collected volume editions, the first from 1816. With the influential 48-volume “Magnum Opus” edition from 1829–1833 by Robert Cadell, serving as the basis for later collected published sets like Fisher's. The Abbot is Walter Scott’s sequel to The Monastery, set in 1567–1568 during the turmoil around Mary, Queen of Scots. The story follows Roland Græme and other characters around Lochleven Castle, where Mary is imprisoned, and builds toward her escape attempt and the political crisis that ends with her defeat and flight to England. Like the other novels in the Waverley series it mixes historical events with fictional characters: Roland Græme, the Avenel household, and the mysterious “Abbot” figure are woven into the real struggle between Protestant and Catholic factions in Scotland. A central thread is Roland’s divided loyalties, his attraction to both the Catholic and Protestant worlds, and his involvement in helping Mary’s cause. The climax comes with Mary’s attempted escape from Lochleven, the fighting that follows, and her eventual loss of power in Scotland. warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, waverley novels vol 46 tales of my landlord, sir walter scott, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library

W.D. Vaughan in 'Kew's Civic Century' (1960) has a chapter (XXII, pp.103-105) on the Kew Swimming Pool (aka Kew Baths). In the chapter he recounts debate in Council from 1912 about the need for a swimming pool. The first concrete step toward achieving this occurred in 1914 when Council purchased the Tramways Sheds on the corner of High and Disraeli Streets in 1914. Further adjoining land in High Street was compulsorily acquired in 1923. The final plans were accepted in 1925 and following public tender, Messrs. Weavill and Keast were appointed to construct the pool at a cost of 5,418/9/-. The baths were formally opened on 18 November 1925 by George Ramsay, Mayor of Kew. (The Kew Swimming Club was founded in the same year.) Vaughan notes that "mixed bathing was not permitted at the Kew Baths until January, 1928, when it was allowed every evening (except Sundays) and Friday afternoons. A few years later these restrictions were removed altogether".Five black and white photographs of Kew in the 1960s donated by Kerstin Fraser. The photographs include 3 pictures of the Mayor of Kew, Gordon Greer at the Kew Baths and two photographs of the Carmelite Monastery in Stevenson Street, Kew.kew baths - kew (vic), carmelite monastery - stevenson street - kew (vic), cr leo hawkins, swimming