Candles in the Temple

by Barbie Corbett-Newmin

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Candles in the Temple

Artist

Barbie Corbett-Newmin

Medium

Photograph - Digital Photography, Photopainting

Description

This original travel photo of candles burning was taken in a temple in China (Tao, Shen or Buddhist, I do not know.) In Buddhism an offering of light is to symbolizes wisdom and drive away darkness; the light of wisdom dispels the darkness of ignorance. Other cultures light candles, too. When a person wishes to meditate on a thought or idea but lacks the ability to form the appropriate words, lighting a candle is a traditional way to show intensity of thoughts and feelings. Groups of people light candles to show support for causes. Lighting a candle in memory of a lost loved one is a long standing tradition. This allows the candle lighter a time to reflect on the deceased, or pray or meditate on their relationship with the loved one.
In many Christian churches, both Catholic and Protestant, lighting a candle while praying is customary.
Honored by feature in Fine Art America groups:
The World We See 06/12/2016
ART - It Is Good For You 06/15/2016
The Best 30000 Artworks 06/16/2016
Out Of The Ordinary
Premium FAA Artists 09/16/2016
Awesome Asia 02/23/2017
Images That Excite You 02/24/2017
The 200 Club .01/16/2022
Churches 01/17/2022
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June 11th, 2016

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