I consider myself lucky for being exposed to fascinating diversities that are so apparent in my current work place and its surroundings. Penang isn’t only a foodie’s paradise but a multi-racial haven where various cultures and religions breathe and thrive harmoniously.
In a community where Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism (and Christianity) mix peacefully, I found myself having profound respect for these religions. Despite my minimal knowledge about them, my fancy was heightened gradually with anything that symbolizes love, peace and humility.
Just when I brought my wife+kid and our visiting friend to 2 Buddhist temples in the heart of Penang Island, I never expected that something would still be interesting considering that it was already my 3rd time to be there last week, nonetheless, it felt like every visit offers a remarkable charm.
Inside the temple, documenting the hand gestures of images of Buddha, the ones they called Mudras happened spontaneously…
Abhaya Mudra – Imparting Fearlessness, Reassurance, Protection, Blessing.
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nice. napa-second look ako duon si Gabby pala yun hehehe. It’s nice knowing the cultures, religion and traditions of other countries. You learn to appreciate them and understand why they are like that 🙂 Sometimes that’s what we lack. People tend to easily judge a person without trying to find out the reason why he/she is like that.
“People tend to easily judge a person without trying to find out the reason why he/she is like that.” -I like this! I agree.
.. bakit di mo sa kin diniscuss yan?! hehe.
you should have asked me to, mura lang per hour ng lecture ko; i could have given you big discount, haha! 😀
thanks for dropping by penang, rob. sana longer visit mo next time.
Hindi ko alam na ang mga gestures ng kamay ng buddha ay may mga kahulugan! Thanks for sharing this, Doc Gelo. I was actually looking for the photo of the temple, ‘yong nasa labas. I’ll browse the www later.
And Gabby’s gesture? For me it means faith. U
i have previously blogged the same temples here -> https://docgelo.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/be-inspired-in-penang-island/ doc rj!
thanks for the visit. so how’s the land down under?
I love how serene the Buddha statues look: so peaceful and tranquil.
(Bagay na maging Buddha si Gabby, doc. Ang amo ng mukha!)
salamat, marga! 😀
Ah, Buddha:) Naalala ko OB rotation, doc:0
bakit doc Z?
Nice ng meditative pose ni Gabby. 🙂
terima kasih, jo.
musta abu dhabi?
so funny si gabby! 🙂
i remember visiting a temple in singapore where there were so many buddhas, each with its own gestures and positions..different meanings. 🙂
komikero anak ko, grace. 🙂
its truly enriching to be living and breathing in such a diverse locale. i am grateful for this informative post. i never knew those hand gestures before.
thanks, maria!
super like this post! when rob this photo to me, sabi ko anu ba yan dpat inalam nya meaning ng hand signs! haha glad you did!
last pic:
alam ko yung 2nd buddha: earth as witness yung handsign na yan (turo ng isang Cambodian)
..when rob showed this photo*
actually, your post about your cambodian trip inspired me to post this. salamat!
Thanks Gelo for a wikipedia documentary on this, I never noticed the hand signs until this blog!
A “photowiki” blog!
salamat, general! :p
diffent country, different cultures. Lucky you for having the opportunity to explore that country. 🙂
The photos made me eager to go there (by next year, sana)
Enjoy the rest of the week doc G.
eyeball tayo sa penang, jeanny! bring along with you more friends, haha..
see you next year?
nice info doc, I’ve never learned that hand gestures when we were in Japan hehehe, coz the writings are always in Japanese hehehe…and besides nalulula ako sa naglalakihang rebulto nila e hehehe…cute naman ni Gabby sa pose niya
yun 6th picture, that’s “shaka” in Hawaii or hang loose hehehe at yun 4th picture naman, “ok lang” hehehe yan lang ang maiishare ko sa’yo lol
natawa ako sa last lines mo! funny! 😀
looks like Gabby has got into him the essence of mudra. lol. i actually am impressed in some of their ideals and the culture… rich.
true, dom!
nice one! pagbalik ko iisa-isahin ko lahat ng signs na yan! photowalk tayo:)