Everywhere one goes or looks, there is decoration, embellishment and beauty. A lush tropical climate on a rich volcanic soil creates a terrarium-like environment for nature. The living must have been easy in this land of plentiful food and medicine for such a high culture to develop and endure. The arrival of Hindu and Buddhist wisdom on trade ships over a thousand years ago brought worship to the people. Everything and everybody attracts devotion. Elegant ceremonies and beautiful miniature offerings are made many times every day. There is time to honour beauty and culture at every opportunity.
The picture above was taken in a museum/temple dedicated to the history of art on the island. The synergy of nature and artifice is evident and the whole is wrapped in peace and contentment.
I stand, I sit, I kneel in admiration of all of this.
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