I hate when you fall in love with art and can't afford it.

[Rising Phoenix]

Apsaras are the beautiful goddesses of water and clouds, heavenly dancers and divine symbols of joy who were born from the foam or milk of the sea and ascended to heaven to entertain an give glory to God. Apsaras are also known as the sensual rewards of kings and heroes who die bravely in Hindu mythology. They always performed with the celestial musicians, Gandharvas, but in Khmer mythology they were elevated alone to special importance in temple decoration specially at the great temple of Angkor Wat where thousands of these graceful females adorn the temple walls. Clad only in a light cloth that hugs the thighs with its ends flying behind and glittering headdresses they are usually represented standing on a lotus blossom or flying in the open air.




Kuan Yin, originally known as Avalokiteswara (the Lord who regards), is a highly revered manifestation of the Buddha who appears in Chinese scriptures around 400 A.D. Kuan Yin means one who hears the cries of the world and personifies the compassion of the Buddha for the needy. She is the embodiment of the yin principle. She is usually represented as a young female deity but she has the power to assume whatever form necessary in order to carry out her vow which is to appear in any way necessary to lead beings out of suffering. She is often shown holding a vase containing the waters of compassion, the lotus flower of enlightenment or the jewel of three treasures.

Maybe I can swing the second one, its a bit cheaper and I have more display space for it.


Any opinions?

[Danger Mouse]

1. How big is it and how much? the second one I mean.

[Rising Phoenix]

2. Hi you

the second one is about 8 inches in height, 4.5 inches wide and 1 inch deep
with shipping it would be nearly 40 bucks

[Rising Phoenix]

3. I'm thinking I may do it.....

but I'll wait till tomorrow to decide.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. My dear Rising Phoenix!

You know, I really prefer the second one, the one by herself...

I think you could make a beautiful focal point with her. I LOVE the detail too...

I would rather have one grand thing than several small less grand things...

:hug:

[Rising Phoenix]

6. thanks peg

I have to agree, and I love her story, her empathy and and her job of leading people out of suffering, I think she is beautiful.

She kind of reminds me of me.

I'll let you know if I buy it tomorrow. I make it a point not to buy things around midnight.......too impulsive.

Good night!

:hug:

[bluesbassman]

5. Like them both, but the second one is more calming.

Hope you can get it. :)

[Rising Phoenix]

7. thanks

I CAN get it.....it just would be that much less to spend on crap.....it really equals one night out dinner and drinks and all that. I personally, being someone who spends a lot of time at home, would rather spend that money on my surroundings.

[Rising Phoenix]

8. I bought it! yippie

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. I'm glad!

Now, once you get it, and find a place for it, won't you let us see?

I know you're going to love this, sweetie...

Hope you and your mom had a good time today!

:hug:

[Rising Phoenix]

12. thanks hon

I have a home for it already, hopefully it will be here in about a week and I"ll be sure to post pics.

Church was nice.

I got quite sick at my aunts with all the pollen and pet dander so I came home early and am organizing my room a bit, some nice quiet time.

How is your day?

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. We're having a nice quiet day, just the two of us...

I'm working on some poetry...

Sorry you got sick...hope it passes quickly...

I'm looking forward to your pics!

:hug:

[bluesbassman]

17. Congrats!

I'm sure you have the perfect spot for it. Can't wait to see a pic. :)

[nolabear]

10. The first is joyous, but I've always loved Kuan Yin Bodhisattva

Good choice.

[Rising Phoenix]

13. thank you.....I am very excited to get it!

[KittyWampus]

11. My dear Rising Phoenix, make your own version! Oopsie, just saw you bought one.

Good choice. Enjoy her :)

[Rising Phoenix]

14. Hehe, thanks.

I do love to sculpt and throw pots and such, but I suck at it..... doesn't stop me, I still play with clay. However if I want something nice, I have to buy it.

:hi:

[Odin2005]

16. I want the 2nd one!!!