14 August 2011

another step along the path


'keep yourself firmly centered inside here
and nothing will be able to shatter you.'
~ isan shinko (1740-1815)


this beautiful enstattoo was received yesterday... and by one i deeply admire for his artistry and knowledge... his profound and generous spirit... i look at it and my heart swells... thank you tom... 

17 comments:

  1. breath taking, I had to look at it again after you mentioned tattoo....what a unique piece

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  2. beautiful artistry. perfect quote...xo

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  3. I would never have guessed that first shot was a tattoo, well done! I was thinking a closeup of an enameled piece!

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  4. You mean this is one you got? I have two tattoos and I'm searching for a third.

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  5. This reminds me of Rumi's "Zero Circle"..a beautiful quote and tatoo.Yes,I'm wondering too..Did you get this??Very very cool!!Hugs,Cat

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  6. This in incredible! I had the extreme honor of three of my professors in college come from traditional Buddhist teachings and I think a substantial portion of how I've come to create to this day comes from the discipline in working I learned from them and their work.

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  7. It's beautiful. Nice tattoo to mark this turning point in your life... I'm jealous we don't have such an amazing artist such as Tom here.

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  8. Beautiful quote. Amazing how a few words can say do much. Beautiful tattoo...did it hurt a lot??

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  9. Wow, I would have never guessed the first photo was a tattoo!

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  10. Very intersting!! I would have never guess it was a tattoo! Now I've got to follow that link.

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  11. Oh, how incredible is this?? *Love* it with all my heart...

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  12. Bad juju hits the wall.
    Love the ink.
    You're hooked.
    xx, Carol

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  13. I think this is the most amazing tattoo I have ever seen...

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  14. Whenever you need a little reassurance, you can look at your tattoo, and know that we're all rooting for you!

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  15. Thats quite extraordinary for a tattoo, really!

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  16. MD - simply beautiful - both in design and execution. B

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  17. really cool fine art. on what position have you got it?

    lovely.

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