Chinese art, music and pictures.

[Hexachordia]

What I am particularly proud of China is the "西安古观音禅寺"/ The ancient Avalokiteshvara Zen Temple of Xi`An city--my own translation to show the basic meaning of the chinese name. The temple was built in 628AD, and the symbolic ginkgo tree in the temple was planted by Tang dynasty emperor Taizong(598-649AD) himself. The ginkgo tree is one of my most favorite tree species of the world, ginkgo for me is like sakura for japanese, tulip for hollanders. I think ginkgo is sacred for chinese Buddhism, therefore it is as important as the temple structure there. The whole site is a piece of art in terms of archicteture and gardening.

Also my personal symbol of spiritual well-being and happiness is the ginkgo leaf, with a small cross projecting from the top, I designed this symbol one years ago before realizing it looks like the ginkgo leaf: firstly I draw a Fleur de lys type of symbol to symbolize the human spirit, and then feeling a bit wanting and then I put a downward curve to cover the FdL, symbolizing the compassionate sky that protects the flower, then this is the symbol of happiness. Why I add a cross at the top? it means the undying light that shines from the sky, also a christian inspiration. This is my own symbolic art, combining my own spiritualism, Buddhism, Christianity. I have design many other symbols as well, only Oh, yes, I am trying to sanctify Ginkgo.

The basic similitude sketch is here, not my own drawing, but shall be drawn upright not curvy as in natural conditions.

[Hexachordia]

My process of design: redone on a Dove chocolate box, not intentionally taken picture of in this frame with the letters that reminds of love, but a wonderful concidence so I retain this part when I cut the original photo from cellphone.

[Your Old Comrade]

During the Covid-19 outbreak in the first half of the year, I set up bamboo fences around the outer walls,
and planted some vine plants and vegetables, like cucumbers and luffas.
When fleeting spring gives way to summer, these cuties start to send green glow.
Pick the fresh cucumbers from the vine, and some termite mushrooms from the mountains.
Cucumber peels with Lap-mei, cold noodles with chicken shreds, fried rice with cucumbers, Chinese chicken burrito…
It tastes like Li Ziqi’s summer. How about yours?
上半年疫情期间把外围墙的竹排栏围了，
种了些爬藤花草和黄瓜、丝瓜啥的藤蔓蔬菜
一个季节转瞬、满眼绿色！
摘下新鲜的黄瓜，采了些山野鸡枞菌
黄瓜皮腊肉、鸡丝凉面、青瓜炒饭、鸡肉卷饼
这是属于「李子柒夏天的味道」，你那里呢？

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[Etelfrido]

Potala Palace, Tibet.

[Your Old Comrade]

[Your Old Comrade]

The Lingering Garden in Suzhou.

[Your Old Comrade]