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If you are a Buddhist scholar or know a little history of the Theravada and Sarvastivada controversy you are going to like my series on Buddhist schools. My husband found some juicy history on the competition between Buddhist schools between the 3rd and 4th Council. Why did the Buddhist hold Councils? They held a council to recite venaya and recite suttanta. The venaya is codes of conduct and rules for the monks. The suttanta is from the mouth of Buddha. When you read, "Thus I have heard," in the Pali Canon this is Buddha's cousin Ananda speaking at first Council after Buddha's death, he remembered everything Buddha taught. Ananda was Buddha attendant, or handler...hahaha
I tried a different method applying color to this gel-pen piece. This is more like play than serious art. You all should try using gel-pens, they are a blast!
Butterfly Gel-Pen Series
A Country Cottage and Garden
I will start laying down color tomorrow
I had to enhance the drawing with some filters on my iPad so you can see the lines. The lines in normal light hardly show up, and the paper is an off-white. The filter not only enhanced my pencil lines but they also caught the texture of my cold press watercolor paper.
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That came out looking really great! you chose a really great specimen too. Brush footed butterflies are awesome.
About the controversy that you mentioned - one of mother's colleagues was married to a shastri (a scholar of Hindu theology). Now surprisingly enough this shastri dude was a Muslim :-)
I remember having a discussion with him about vedic philosophy. He introduced the idea of consolidation of Hindu Theology during Adi Shankarachraya's time in 2nd century AD to me. These changes came much after the birth of Buddhism and Jainism in India. These new philosophies forced the vedic scholars of that time to consolidate their schools and learning methodologies across the subcontinent.
Weirdly enough after that discussion rather then focusing on the discussion I kind of winded up reading about Buddhism. Yup that and Jainism too.............
This happened when I was around 13-14 years old. I went crazy and read for about a whole year before moving on (probably into comics) Even though I have a pretty good long term memory but I remember very few things..... for the life of me I couldn't remember the theravada and sarvastivada controversy - had to google it to see more about it.
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Yeah the Brahmans had to adjust their game plan, the Buddhist took away their main money avenue sacrificing animals for merit ...But eventually the Brahmans won and the Jains and Buddhist fell out of the public's favor as they grew distant and didn't serve the community that took care of them and the Muslim invasions, and several more issues we will go into in our series...However, Northern Indian schools tradition still exists in Asia and Tibet...We found some interesting stuff you can't find online, this is going to be a great series!
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That and also the fact that some of the prominent rulers chose Buddhism on a personal level. That must've scared a lot of religious leaders of that time because if that were to become a trend it would have essentially brought the shatriya's out from under the thumb of Brahmins.
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@reddust,
With the Gelly Roll gel pens, you are doing absolutely Brilliant! Sometimes at the end of the painting this butterfly could fly out of it! Coz it's near to reality my dear friend!
Cheers~
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I hope they don't take off and fly, that would freak me out...lololol
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I hope to read all the content of each of the posts related to the Buddhist councils, there will surely be much to learn. To be aware and prepared, I'm going to do my research.
In relation to painting with gel markers, my niece is a talented girl, while I am not very good at painting, but I love photography.
I was just about to take a break, when I noticed you just published. Well, have a good night, everyone. Blessings and prosperity.
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I am happy you stopped by @amigoponc, sorry for the late reply, our projects are time consuming. Lots of work to do off line. Gel-pens are for fun and carefree art! Everyone needs to play a little, it makes life worth living. Blessings and health to you and your
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Thank you for your warm response to me. Time is infinite and one day it is not enough to do so many things that we want to do; that is life, what is important is to live with serenity, at our own pace. A fraternal greeting....
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I love the drawing great work and nice skillz!
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Awwww this is amazing, I see the butterfly has taken shape and colors
And ofcourse the cottage is what I can’t wait to see. Yeah I really can’t wait to see I swear .
Looking forward to the Buddhist school series. You’re much appreciated my friend
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Thank you @olumideolowoyeye, my husband found some hilarious infighting between schools. Buddhist are supposed to be all calm and wise, but they all are human. This is going to be an awesome series!
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I really respect you and your husband work, that's touch my heart and I am a great fan for your Gel pen art, frankly say this was amazing and outstanding the art of butterfly, I am waiting to see your Cottage and garden... all the best be care yourself..
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I worked on the cottage all day today @abontikazaman and my husband spent the evening gathering notes for our first Buddhist history articles. Thank you so much for visiting my blog.
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Gorgeous butterfly! I'm always amazed at people's drawing skills. What compels you to draw?
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@violinist the same feelings that one gets when one wants to play a violin, to learn a new piece of music or perfect a song. The need to create something beautiful...the feeling is difficult to put into words. I also like to make clothes, food, and garden...I like to create <3
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music is different in a way. When making music during live performance, I get to enjoy the incredible energy on stage with other musicians who are incredibly skilled and smart and they're all focused on doing their job exactly at the same place and the same time. Paintings and drawings though have a long lasting effect. People will enjoy your crafty creations for many years after you finish the piece.
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But we both enjoy people paying attention to our work, bringing happiness to people's life...I think that is why I love to create...it makes me and other people happy. I bet you feel the same way...
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True. Guilty as charged.
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I am glad you will write budha buddies again my friend, I have never heard in buddhism there are groups, is that a kind of belief like Catholic and Protestant in Christian religion?
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I love writing about history and Buddhism, the research my husband and I have been working on has prevented me from commenting and posting more often on steemit. However we are building a wealth of data and articles.
The groups of Buddhist are called schools and they usually are separated by rules and conduct called the Vinaya. Theravada has different views regarding the Bodhisattva ideal when compared to the Mahayana schools. However most of the Buddhist conflict was from how monks should live, what they should wear, when they should eat, how often they should eat and interact within the community, there are lots of rules involving staying away from the opposite sex, the Buddhist Nuns carried more rules then their counterparts...
We will go into all this when we write about the history of Buddhist schools.
Christian religion and the evolution of different sects is more complicated, way more complicated....lolol
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I just know there are differences in teachings, in tasauf any difference between the teachings of the group "wahdatulwujud" and the class "wahdatussyuhud" ..
your picture is very interesting, you like drawing with heart
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Art keeps me sane...hehehe, my Buddhist practice keeps my ego in check...hahaha
Thank you @steemitcountry.
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please upload a video how you make this amazing drawing
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Making video's is a pain in the neck...I will think about making one with my next butterfly picture. Thank you @jcobs.
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Beautiful drawing my friend.
Why don't you try making portraits of people ?
It sure is difficult but you can do it.
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@wa2qr, I do paint people but I don't enjoy painting people that much. The last watercolor I painted was Lionel Messi.
My Husband's birthday present.
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Seriously, this is amazing stuff.
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Looking at this painting makes me want to paint more sports figures...hahaha, it was fun, especially the splash technique, thank you for bring this up, I will do another one after I am done with the cottage piece...(hugs) to @wa2qr
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Sure. This is no ordinary painting my friend. You are full of skill. I think you should continue painting, I mean you are very talented.
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Painting people personally is a bit more difficult when it comes to painting the face, I think this Leonel Messi is very spectacular @reddust, sure your husband will have a special place to put this painting, something that would love my son is a watercolor like this since he is a fan of that player
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Interesting story that you share butterflies are a good thing and quite uplifting as your artistry thanks @reddust
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Hopefully my butterflies will help lift our hearts as sbd and steem are taking a downturn. For those of us who have been on Steemit this is just part of the ride...yippee, what goes down must go up eventually...
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The way you decorated the butterfly's wings reminds me of the Starry Night.
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@marcusantoniu24, you are right, I didn't see that until you mentioned it...ha!
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This is beautiful.....
The colour combination is just awesome. Actually seeing this for the first time, waoo. Butterflies are one of the Beautiful Creatures I love so much because of the unique colour they possess.
You really did a nice work here, kudos @reddust
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I agree butterflies are beautiful, what I love about them is their transformation from caterpillar to butterfly...reminds me of our earthly existence and the evolution of our spirit. Thank you @cyprianj
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I was the drawing of the cottage in your previous post. You seem to be having a bit of a problem completing the work, or are you done with the work? @reddust.
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@tobex, I just started this painting, it is not complete and probably won't be finished until the end of June, there is a lot of detail work to do.
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Wow, does it take you this long to come up with these pretty things you paint. I must confess you're really patient and deserve more.
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Wawww..@reddust it's great artwork, how to make the imagination grow when drawing?
sometimes i can not give the image according to the original, what are the factors that must be considered in drawing to get beautiful results, like your butterfly?
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Many times I can't get an image to work and sometimes a painting just doesn't work...but I don't give up and neither should you @milend! If you want to be good at something it takes a lot of practice time.
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Abi and I are loving your gel pen creations. I can see why you have so much fun!
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I hope you guys try making some art, the gel-pens make awesome greating card art! Thank you @lydon.sipe
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Lovely butterfly and I am learning more about Buddhism from your posts. I looked up some things and it seems like the buddist nun (women) are not seen as important as the monks, but maybe that was just my misunderstanding. I've only looked at a few articles about it. It all seems interesting, though.
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The Buddhist Nuns carry more rules of conduct then monks but they were very important and still are in the Asian Mahayana traditions. The Nuns in the Theravada tradition became extinct and cannot be resurrected because of rules in the vinaya. Tibetan Buddhism never established Nuns but they are working on developing the tradition now...it's complicated because of the rules in the vinaya, their codes of conduct.
Buddhism was the first religion in it's time to allow women to become monastics, it was a game changer!
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Wow, that's really interesting. I'll have to look up more, all so fascinating. :)
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@reddust, Cottage And The Butterfly being most adorable and after few minutes seems your followers will be tremendous one.
That's powerful idea you've got. Every change some decisions, probably can be succeed. Color contribution most impressive. I haven't no more words to tell about your drawing skills. Absolutely brilliant gel pen painting again.
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You are to kind @madushanka, thank you, and I am trying to make adorable works...hehehe
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I have no more wonders about this painting because I know and seen already your talented drawings. So this time also fantastic butterfly selection again mam @reddust. Nice one to shared with us.
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Thank you @templeflower
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Another Butterfly Gel-Pen Series from you. I prefer to see these naturalize looks indeed butterfly.
How many colors used for finished these one @reddust?
Inspirational art work.
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@kingsberry, I think I am using over 20 different colors...hahaha, thank you !
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That is seriously most awesomeness butterfly art. I appreciate your talented skills every time. Better description about this painting.
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Thank you @dragonking
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Your butterfly is really beautiful.... you use gel-pen..... that’s very great.... color combination is different and excellent...I like it so much .
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Thank you @prova
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Outstanding drawing on butterfly with gel pen, this gel pen has the power for show color performance. The country cottage garden picture is coming very soon with its out lined.
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Thank you @sheikh27
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Canvases and illustrations however have a durable effect.I'm constantly astonished at individuals' illustration skills.I know and seen as of now your gifted drawings.I haven't no more words to tell about your illustration skills.It's totally magnificent.
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@ripon063 there are so many good artist on Steemit, I am not that good....you are too kind...hehehe
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ha ha..
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Those butterflies are very beautiful! Your work is wonderful and very detailed ♥_♥
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Thank you @denissemata
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You are welcome my dear! You make drawing look so easy. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us. How is the diet?
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So gorgeous butterfly art photography
Really very beautiful... It's completely excellent
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Thank you @ritue
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You are such an infinite talent!
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Thank you @innerstellar
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You are so welcome!
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Butterfly Cottage is a sweet, cosy hideaway just perfect for two.Really amazing art 👍💜
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I would love to build a cottage just like this one someday @jahangirwifii
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Waiting for that my friend 😍
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I am a Buddhist scholar, yes, I have heard some of the teachings taught by Buddhists to the school. Very funny words are they,Yes I do not love butterflies very much and these pictures are very beautiful but some butterflies have shown me thanks to share these pictures with us.
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@tipu77, what was your major? Thank you and I bet you will enjoy hearing about all the different schools in Buddhism, all the gossip and competition...hahaha
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It is very beautiful. I have always thought that people who draw have a gift, unfortunately I do not have it, it does not work so well, although I have tried it.
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Thank you @rosargleisperez, we all have gifts and I do believe with all my heart we all have the gift of creativity. Getting to know yourself and practice will help you find your gifts.
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wonderful,
unexampled drawing.You are a skilled artist.
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Thank you @raselkhan566
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@reddust I alwayse like your art it's amazing.
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Thank you @mdnazmulhasan
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I just know there are differences in teachings, in tasauf any difference between the teachings of the group "wahdatulwujud" and the class "wahdatussyuhud" ..
your picture is very interesting, you like drawing with heart
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Wow..I love your neon pens work.!😍 Really..you are so good at them. I think seeing your work, I too will start working with these colorful pens leaving my black microns behind 😛❤️
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I love your pencil drawings, how they capture the charm of a site.
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