Sacred Architecture


I have always loved Sacred Architecture...temples, stupas,  beautiful old churches, shrines, and monuments. They are so powerful in holding the space of spirituality.   In all the traditions, they are a place of reverence.   

With the Buddhist structures, I like to go with the thought that they are memorials of enlightenment...of that level of awareness that is obtainable for us.  It is said that they communicate with us on the subtle levels of consciousness to call forth the potential for the awakening that all of us have locked up inside of us.  And I believe this to be true for all sacred places. 

Inspired by Sacred Architecture, I created small structures for meditation altars...some hold small candles, other serve as votives.  I have gathered these pieces here with photos of sacred places around the island of Kauai and other sacred places around the world.  Enjoy!  And please remember to remove shoes before entering...I AM...Smiling!



TEMPLE OF THE LOTUS


ZEN BUDDHIST TEMPLE IN HANAPEPE



Lawai's 88 Shrines...with Orbs and Orchids


TEMPLE OF ILLUMINATION




TEMPLE  TURNING WHEEL OF LIFE





                       
TEMPLE OF BALANCED ENERGIES



A BELL BRINGING US BACK TO THE MOMENT


Another of the 88 Shrines...with Buddha and Orbs.