You dance inside my heart where no one sees you.
But sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art.~Rumi
http://womandalas.blogspot.com/2010/06/flowersolife.html
If you click on the wOManDalas, you will get a somewhat larger version :)
SeedO'LifeDala
The "Seed of Life" is formed from seven circles being placed with sixfold symmetry, forming a pattern of circles and lenses, which acts as a basic component of the Flower of Life's design.
According to some, the Seed of Life is a symbol of depicting the seven days of creation in which God created life; Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 23:12, 31:16-17, Isaiah 56:6-8. The first day is believed to be the creation of the Vesica Piscis, then the creation of the Tripod of Life on the second day, followed by one sphere added for each subsequent day until all seven spheres construct the Seed of Life on the sixth day of Creation. The seventh day is the day of rest, known as the "Sabbath" or "Shabbat."
In the 13th century, a Cabalist group from France succeeded, through geometric interpretation, in dividing the entire Hebrew alphabet into an order using the Seed of Life. The resulting alphabet was remarkably similar to that of the Religious sage Rashi who wrote his commentaries on the Old Testament at that time in France.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHvXUNeYGs0
SeediamonDala
"We come spinning out of nothingness, scattering stars like dust" Rumi
FlowerO'LifeDala
The Flower of Life is the modern name given to a geometrical figure composed of multiple evenly-spaced, overlapping circles, that are arranged so that they form a flower-like pattern with a sixfold symmetry like a hexagon. The center of each circle is on the circumference of six surrounding circles of the same diameter.
It is considered by some to be a symbol of sacred geometry, said to contain ancient, religious value depicting the fundamental forms of space and time. In this sense, it is a visual expression of the connections life weaves through all sentient beings, believed to contain a type of Akashic Record of basic information of all living things.
There are many spiritual beliefs associated with the Flower of Life; for example, depictions of the five Platonic Solids are found within the symbol of Metatron's Cube, which may be derived from the Flower of Life pattern. These platonic solids are geometrical forms which are said to act as a template from which all life springs.
Another notable example of that which may be derived from the Flower of Life is the Tree of Life. This has been an important symbol of sacred geometry for many people from various religious backgrounds. Particularly, the teachings of the Kabbalah have dealt intricately with the Tree of Life.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pt-5LLP6dM&feature=related
VitruvianManDala
Vitruvian Man is a famous ink drawing by Leonardo DaVinci. In it, DaVinci uses the golden ratio several times to make the proportions of the male figure. Vitruvian Man was made as a study of the proportions of the male human body as described in a treatise written by ancient Roman architect, Vitruvius. It is a reference to the writing in his work De architectura, (c. 25 BC) about the ideal proportions of the human body. For example;
* the length of a man's outspread arms (arm span) is equal to his height
* the distance from the hairline to the bottom of the chin is one-tenth of a man's height
OmManiPadmeHumDala
For some reason, I find this one especially good for meditation. It's source is a photoshopped background for CenturianDala.
Buddhist art and Tibetan art - "Om Mani Padme Hum" is the mantra most often repeated by Tibetans, and now by many westerners as well. It has the power to bless the heart and mind of any who come into contact with it. It's special benefit is to uncover and foster the compassion innate in all beings.
HollyhockO'LifeDala
The hollyhocks comprise about 60 species of flowering plants in the genus Alcea (Ál-ce-a) in the mallow family Malvaceae, native to southwest and central Asia. They are biennial or short-lived perennial plants growing to 3.5 m tall, with broad, rounded, palmately lobed leaves and numerous flowers, pink or yellow in the wild species, on the erect central stem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9uKyvvaRY4&feature=related
RAinBowO'LifeDala
Rose Of Life
by Ellie LeJeune
I am unfolding gently beneath
your loving touch
Becoming
I let wholeness breath my
petals free
Awareness
Sweet fragrant Spirit touching
senses into life
Wisdom
Giving beauty back to the universe
Knowing
Each petal, sweet miracle of life
Oneness
We are hues of color, yet one
in Spirits blossom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwRqIAK1tu8&feature=related
DaisyO'LifeDala
Euryops, or Yellow Daisy Bush are drought tolerant shrubs that flower almost all year round. They have bright yellow daisy-like blossoms that cover the shrub like a golden cloak. Their leaves are dark green with deep serrated edges that resemble Shasta daisy foliage. They can be useful as a quick fix for a bare garden bed or placed in the middle of the border.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-mq39JwmRI&feature=related
RoseO'LifeDala
The Peace rose is the most famous and successful garden rose of all time. Over one hundred million plants had been sold, as of 1992. It is a Hybrid Tea rose with large flowers and a light yellow to cream color. It is hardy and resistant to disease making it popular in gardens as well as in the floral trade (Beales).
It was developed by French horticulturist Francis Meilland in the years 1935 to 1939. When Meilland foresaw the German invasion of France he sent cuttings to friends in Italy, Turkey, Germany, and the United States to protect the new rose. The rose became known as 'Peace' in the following way. Early 1945 Meilland wrote to Field Marshal Alan Brooke (later Viscount Alanbrooke), the principal author of the master strategy that won the Second World War, to thank him for his key part in the liberation of France and to ask if Brooke would give his name to the rose. Brooke declined saying that, though he was honored to be asked, his name would soon be forgotten and a much better and more enduring name would be "Peace".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hjoFPo0DYQ&feature=related
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