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Shakuhachi or Bamboo Flute
Dr. Shorner-Johnson
Shakuhachi or a Bamboo Flute is a Japanese-Buddhist spiritual instrument that plays a significant role in Zen-Buddhism meditation, specifically those who are in the Fuke Sect. Its purpose is to produce songs that are considered…
Bronze Krishna with Wooden Flute
Krishna is a major deity in Hinduism who is worshipped as the eighth incarnation of the god, Vishnu. Krishna is known as the god of compassion, tenderness, and his love and piousness to Hinduism. Krishna is usually depicted holding an Indian flute…
Wooden Seated Hotei
Maitreya, also known as Hotei, Budai and many other pseudonyms, is a Buddhist god known for his contentment and happiness. Maitreya is also known for his love of children. Maitreya is often depicted as what is known as the "laughing buddha",…
Qur'an Stand or Rehal
A Rehal or Qur'an stand is an X-shaped foldable book rest used to hold the Islamic Holy Book, the Qur'an, during recitation. Muslims believe that the Holy Qur'an should be handled with the deepest respect, therefore a Qur'an stand ensures a clean…
Wooden Statue of Kanaloa
Kanaloa is a Hawaiian Indigenous deity that rules the Underworld and a teacher of magic. Ancient Hawaiin legend states that Kanaloa became the leader of a group of spirits that attempted to rebel against the gods. Kanaloa and his spirits were…
Greek Orthodox Icon of Christ
The Greek Orthodox Church's icons are visual representations of God, saints, and various scenes from the Bible. The tradition of creating Christian images can be traced back to the 3rd century, whereas the iconic Greek Orthodox image can be traced…
Wooden Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, philosopher, politician, and editor during the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese History. Confucius was the founder of the "Philosophy of Confucius", also known as Confucianism, which emphasizes morality,…
Wooden Mask
Vajrayana Buddhist use colorful, dramatic masks in traditional Cham lama dances in order to transform their identities. Vajrayana Buddhist consider the Cham dance a type of mediation as the dancers are well trained to perform the precise ritual.…
Wooden Seated Hotei with Hands Up
Budai, also known as Hotei, Maitreya, and many other pseudonyms, is a Buddhist god known for his contentment and happiness. Budai is also known for his love of children. Budai is often depicted as what is known as the "laughing Buddha", typically…
Leaf from Sri Lankan Bodhi Tree in Wooden Box
The Bodhi Tree also is known as Bo or "peepal" tree was large, the sacred fig tree that was located in Bodh Gaya. It is known for being the tree that Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha sat under to attain enlightenment. The name "Bodhi…