Something Beautiful

Something to remember

Wherever we are, no matter what we doing, we can feel the awareness of the Rigden –  basic goodness, beginninglessness, and endless freedom.

Our basic goodness is not created by hope coming true, nor is it deflated when fear raises its head. It does not depend on externals. It doesn’t wax or wane from one moment to the next. With this impartial mind, we can practice compassion and wisdom freely.     

-- Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Ruling Your World

Burnet rose

The detail in this Burnet rose is so delicate!

The same photographer also took these lovely photos of a dog rose and this pale pink rose

Bernardo Daddi

Madonna and Child with Saints Matthew and Nicholas, 1328, by Bernardo Daddi. 

Libraries

This page has a silly name, but the photos, of historical libraries are worth seeing.

Gold cup with gazelles

This gold cup is quite something.   (Be sure to use the zoom.) 

Louis Moreau Gottschalk

Sometime last year I heard a piece by American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk on the radio.  Immediately captivated by its liveliness and quality, I searched the Internet for more information about him.   I ordered a copy of this 2-disc set and have been enjoying it ever since.   If you like fine, lively piano music, be sure to send for one for yourself. 

(This post was prompted in part by a recent article about Gottschalk, lamenting his nearly-forgotten status in the American repertoire.)

Inspirational cinema

Beauty comes in many forms.  I didn't know about this list -- 100 Most Inspirational Films, but I'm glad I do now.