Sunday, November 13, 2005

Islam on Lake Shrine



When Jane - Found in America wished her virtual Moslem friends Happy Eid, She reminded me of this beautiful spiritual temporary sanctuary near crazy Los Angeles.

Jane's sincere wishings was indeed touching. Her reaching out thought was very meaningful. Some how this reminded me of Lake Shrine Self Realization Temple and the 5 Stone monuments of the world most important religions including Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Next to each other, the monuments represented a sort of virtual spiritual unity.

When I've visited the temple, it was pleasant to see those Monuments standing like anchors for spiritual self realization. The site was also good for human consumption, I thought. The Monuments are not taller than one (1) meter high. All 5 are of Equal Heights. I'd like to think that they are Exactly ONE meter. I do not know that. The point is that when a human look at those monuments, they lie under the human sight. As it is very strong signal that Religions are sent to earth to nourish the human spirit above all. To serve the human spirit, in a way one also realize the Mercy of Al Mighty God.

The stoned path runs around the lake and the beautiful land escape in a way that you could see where you’ve been only minutes before. And when you look at the same position from the opposite round you could see a beautiful scene of things (Water Fall, Sun Rays, Hugging Trees, etc.) you simply did not see when you were in the same place.
But one has to stop, still, and look. Splendid Indeed.

My memory of my anchor was that it appeared less tended to. I’ve wondered why?
May be I should have volunteered. Jane’s gesture was like watering the only rose that was there… It’s better now.

6 Comments:

Blogger LouLou said...

Sharief,

Lovely images. Thanks for letting us see them.

I was touched by Jane's gesture too. Very sweet of her. She is a very thoughtful person.

12:45 AM  
Blogger Just Jane said...

I'm happy that the picture I used for my Eid greeting meant so much to you. I had no idea. This place you show is beautiful. I've never been to Los Angeles but have to admit I never thought there'd be a place like this anywhere near such a city that seems to thrive on superficiality.

5:23 PM  
Blogger haal said...

Yes. It is so nourishing feelings and energy. Makes u wonder

12:20 PM  
Blogger LouLou said...

Sharief,

Where do you go when you disappear like this?Hope all is well.

12:08 AM  
Blogger Mai said...

hey sharief, where r u? hope all is well.

4:25 PM  
Blogger tota said...

I second Loulou Q .. No news good news

7:16 PM  

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