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  • The Way 气韵生动

    ‘The Way’ CG animated ink drawing by Ching Huang

    A beautifully created Taoist style 3D animated drawing.  Takes you from void  through creation examining the changing nature of all that is. Wonderful!

    3D animation by Ching Huang, music by: LIU Xing

    Ching Huang says, “The animation reflects an ancient Taoist view of the world as a constant changing process or metamorphosis of forms rather than seemingly isolate entities. And the law of changing is rather seemingly chaotic and spontaneous and yet under an elusive deterministic order which somewhat matches the notion of fractal in Chaos theory.”

    Tao symbol Tao (道, Pinyin Dào ) literally translated ‘Way’ is a metaphysical concept which describes the fundamental or true nature of the universe, world and all manifest reality. The Tao both precedes and encompasses the universe, it is holistic, active and ever changing. Tao is perfectly still and continuously moving. It cannot be described because there are no adequate words. Tao is perfect Unity. Although the Tao cannot be expressed nor controlled, it can be known and embraced. For further reading see Tao at wikipedia, Great Tao Foundation or for actual books see Sacred Texts – Taoist.

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • Jerusalem Hills

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    Jerusalem Hills by Benjamin ShiffOil on Canvas 39″ x 31″

    Magnificent, uplifting,  futuristic ‘Sacred City of Light’. Beyond time, dreams made manifest. A painting which honors Jerusalem as Holy Motherland.

    benjaminshiffBenjamin Shiff born 1931 in Germany. Immigrated to Israel with his family at age 2. At 40 his creativity exploded. He began painting and immersed himself in poetry, music and philosophy. The spiritual and mystical aspects of his work were honed through the study of Philosophy, Kabala, Hasidism and Jewish philosophy. You can see more of his works at www.shiffstudio.com and benjaminshiff.com. Enjoy!

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • Mermaid Song by Manose

    Mermaid Song music video by Manose

    Mermaid Song is an original composition performed on solo bamboo flute. Filmed on California’s Sonoma Coast.

    Manose touches me to the core of my being. Makes me sway, wakes me up and calms me all at the same time. I love to watch and listen to him play. He is masterful.  I’ve seen him live with Deva Premal and Miten twice. Wow!

    manose Manose Singh, born 1979 in Boudha, Nepal is a Bansuri flautist. He has released 5 albums to date, is the founder of the classical raga group Sukarma as well as a founding member of the Nepalese rock band 1979 AD. You can read more about him at Wikipedia or watch videos and read news on his website manosemusic.com.

    ~Bonnee

  • APOCLYPSE

    Apoclypse by Rassouli, oil on canvas,  30" x 40"

    This painting speaks to me of Spiritual transformation. Changing realities. The ending of old structure… becoming new . Swirling energies flow, dance and transform…. all. Beautiful! Magnificent!

    Rassouli says, "Creation is the product of synchro-nizing our energy with the universe. Once we experience the whole and recognize it, we become aware that we are nothing but the Divine Creative Force."

    rassouli Rassouli, born in Isfahan, Iran was inspired by his mystical uncle. As a result he developed an early appreciation for painting and mystical poetry. He studied classical and impressionistic art as well as mysticism. In 1963 he immigrated to the United States where he continued his education in art and architecture. You can view more of his beautiful works at his rassouli.com.

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan

  • Stolen Child – Loreena McKennitt Live

    Stolen Child performed live by Loreena McKennitt

    Loreena has a hauntingly beautiful voice. I love her music. I got chills as I listened to this wonderful Irish Celtic song about the Faery. Album: ELEMENTAL; Song: Stolen Child. Words by W.B.Yeats – Music by Loreena McKennitt (1985, Elemental was recorded by Loreena in a barn in Southern Ontario, Canada).

    LoreenaMcKennitt Loreena Isabel Irene McKennitt, C.M. born February 17, 1957 in Morden, Manitoba Canada is a singer, composer, harpist and pianist. She founded Quinland Road Records in 1985 and produces all of her own albums. You can listen to songs, buy CDs and DVDs and find out more at her website QuinlandRoad.com. Enjoy!

    ~Bonnee Klein Gilligan