Buddha Neighbors

Kuan Yin, Wooden.
She is everywhere with everything.
She reminds me to rely on her wherever I am.

 

Buddha Neighbors
I have started to take photographs of statues of Kuan Yin, Buddha, Hotei and any statue that represents something of Buddhism. These first few are within two blocks of my house. Most of the statues are in the yards of those who do not consider themselves Buddhist except perhaps for these statues.

As I walk around and find various depictions of Buddha iconography I wonder what it is that draws the owner to display the icon.





The first in this series is across the street along the side of the house. This statue stands against the side porch in the midst of stuff. She is beautiful and expresses her message so very well.

The second one is Buddha by the back fence. He is a heavy, stone Buddha that as I know has never been moved. He sits facing in towards the back of the house to the right where his owners park their car. 

Buddha sitting by the back fence.
He has been there for over 20 years.

The third Buddha lives under the front windows of a small bungalow about a block East. He is not alone. If you pass by and look very carefully you can see a darker figure standing surrounded by leaves growing around her face.

Buddha under the front windows.

Close-up of Buddha's beautiful face.
He lives under the front windows
where a passerby can see him.

Hidden Face of Kuan Yin.
She watches.
This is a large standing statue of her lady.

Shakyamuni sits by the corner of the house.
Cozy by the gas meter.

The last three are in the backyard at A Single Thread. Buddha stands by the garden wall waiting for those who want to walk in the Buddha garden. He looks after you while you look for him. Kuan Yin protects those who seek her prayers and face.

Buddha stands in the walking garden.
A Single Thread, 2013

Kuan Yin ready to offer prayers of compassion.

The stone face of Kuan Yin.
A Single Thread, 2013