Art for Peace & Contribute Your Own!

 Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama is a multi-media art exhibition that brings together 88 respected artists representing 30 countries. With the full life of the Dalai Lama as inspiration, the intention for this project is to shift the world's attention towards peace. Visit the galleries and submit your own art in comments below.

Vivo Stone Art 2010.01.06

These stones portray histories past

Some are ragged from the world

Others, smooth and calm

They are impressionable but durable

Marked by man and nature

They stand sturdy

With strength and richness

They are alive and relatable

Each unique

With stories to tell

Through color, crevices and jewels

These stones give and guide

Providing strong footing

Shelter, support, a seat

Necessary tools

Admirable partners,

Each distinct with character and grace

Imbued with a quiet power

They are self sufficient

And softened over time

With wisdom, dimension and complexity

What is Love? 2009.10.05

Love

Is deserving

And gracious

It is the essence of the heart’s shape

Ebullient and elated

Joyful and caring

Love

Provides space to access your highest self

Support to achieve your dreams

Even, the drive to attain them

It is freeing, giving and caring

Love is motivation

Love

Is an anchor

Truthful, reliable and forgiving

It is reason when the world seems awry

Steady balance and dependable guide

Love is acceptance

Love

Is peace of mind and passion

It is wise and knowing

Confident and comfortable

Love is nurturing

Love

Is not obsessive, stifling or selfish

It cannot be tamed or controlled

Love is abundant and unlimited

Love is a gift

And must be appreciated

It is the reason the sun set appears extra special

An explanation of that radiant glow at breakfast

Why you enjoy going that inexplicable extra mile

Love is fairy dust rounding magical moments

Love is the bond between you and I

We all need to grow and give

It is our unique and sublime purpose

Love propels our dreams and desires

Love evolves over time

Enriching our lives in immeasurable ways

Love is all that matters

Live, Give, Love

Divine Warrior 2009.09.02

Divine, soulful warriors

Thundering down the field

Perpetual motion

Grace and power

Flying

With all four hoofs suspended

Sinewy hind quarters pushing and gleaming

They gallop and intersect

Pounding the landscape

Muscles glistening in the afternoon sun

Lithe and nimble

Direction

Focus

Goal

A purity of adrenaline, duty and direction

Through grunts, sweat and Spanish