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"Exploring the Eternal Cycle: From Kopan Monastery to Stonehenge

Background imageCircle Collection: Venus radar map, North Pole

Venus radar map, North Pole
Venus radar map, centred on the Venusian North Pole. The map is colour-coded for altitude, going from low altitude (purple) through blue, green, yellow and orange to high altitude (red)

Background imageCircle Collection: Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, England, UK, Europe

Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, England, UK, Europe

Background imageCircle Collection: Fermain Bay, Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK

Fermain Bay, Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK

Background imageCircle Collection: Traditional Cornish round houses, Veryan, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Traditional Cornish round houses, Veryan, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCircle Collection: Water droplet hitting water surface creating ripples

Water droplet hitting water surface creating ripples

Background imageCircle Collection: Dance of Apollo with the Nine Muses (tempera on panel)

Dance of Apollo with the Nine Muses (tempera on panel)
XAL158623 Dance of Apollo with the Nine Muses (tempera on panel) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCircle Collection: Fractal, artwork

Fractal, artwork
Fractal, computer artwork

Background imageCircle Collection: 17th century map of the New World

17th century map of the New World

Background imageCircle Collection: Bees in a circle

Bees in a circle
bees walking in a circle

Background imageCircle Collection: KNIGHTS IN TOURNAMENT. Knights on horseback in a ring at a medieval tournament

KNIGHTS IN TOURNAMENT. Knights on horseback in a ring at a medieval tournament, one of whom (left) is being presented with a trophy. French manuscript illumination, 15th century

Background imageCircle Collection: Aerial image of crop circle, Wiltshire, England, united Kingdom, Europe

Aerial image of crop circle, Wiltshire, England, united Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCircle Collection: Stonehenge J870239

Stonehenge J870239
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Mid-summer sunset

Background imageCircle Collection: The Seven Liberal Arts, illustration from Hortus deliciarum

The Seven Liberal Arts, illustration from Hortus deliciarum
XIR219019 The Seven Liberal Arts, illustration from Hortus deliciarum by Herrade de Landsberg (1125-95) (ink on vellum) (b/w photo) by German School, (12th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageCircle Collection: Spice shop at the Wednesday Flea Market in Anjuna, Goa, India, asia

Spice shop at the Wednesday Flea Market in Anjuna, Goa, India, asia

Background imageCircle Collection: Internet blog map

Internet blog map. Computer generated map showing relationships between internet weblogs (blogs). Blogs are internet sites where entries are made in journal style

Background imageCircle Collection: Sundial and Perran

Sundial and Perran Beach, Perranporth, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Background imageCircle Collection: Aerial image of Boscawen-Un Stone Circle, with gorse flowers, St. Buryan

Aerial image of Boscawen-Un Stone Circle, with gorse flowers, St. Buryan, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCircle Collection: Aerial image of Old Sarum, the original site of Salisbury with castle ruins

Aerial image of Old Sarum, the original site of Salisbury with castle ruins and cathedral foundations inside two high Iron Age banks (earthworks), Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCircle Collection: Aerial image of crop circle, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial image of crop circle, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCircle Collection: Observatory, Mauna Kea, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America, North America

Observatory, Mauna Kea, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America, North America

Background imageCircle Collection: Exterior of Nobska Point Lighthouse

Exterior of Nobska Point Lighthouse, Woods Hole, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States of America (USA), North America

Background imageCircle Collection: Callanish Stone Circle

Callanish Stone Circle
Callanish (Callanais) Stone Circle dating from Neolithic period between 3000 and 1500 BC, at dawn, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCircle Collection: Christian ruins from 10th to 12th centuries

Christian ruins from 10th to 12th centuries, round tower of monastic gatehouse, Glendalough, Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Leinster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Background imageCircle Collection: Eucharist in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Anglican Church of St

Eucharist in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Anglican Church of St. James, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Background imageCircle Collection: Mandala of compassion, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Mandala of compassion, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Background imageCircle Collection: Mandala of compassion, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Mandala of compassion, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Background imageCircle Collection: Europe, Italy, Rome, Vatican City. Musei Vaticani, main entrance staircase

Europe, Italy, Rome, Vatican City. Musei Vaticani, main entrance staircase
Italy, Rome, Vatican City. Musei Vaticani, main entrance staircase

Background imageCircle Collection: Solidity of Fog, 1912

Solidity of Fog, 1912
Luigi Russolo (1885-1947), Solidity of Fog, 1912

Background imageCircle Collection: Callanish stone circle

Callanish stone circle. This neolithic stone circle is situated near Callanish, on Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides. The site dates from around between 2900 and 2600 BC

Background imageCircle Collection: Doughnut

Doughnut

Background imageCircle Collection: Skara Brae

Skara Brae, Mainland, Orkneys, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCircle Collection: Radiation Therapy / 1928

Radiation Therapy / 1928
A group of young boys, wearing protective goggles are subjected to radiation therapy, using ultra violet light

Background imageCircle Collection: Ibadan Gate - Nigeria, West Africa

Ibadan Gate - Nigeria, West Africa
Ibadan Gate No.4 and Iwo Gate - Nigeria, West Africa Date: circa 1905

Background imageCircle Collection: Stonehenge N130038

Stonehenge N130038
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Aerial view

Background imageCircle Collection: Woodhenge K040326

Woodhenge K040326
WOODHENGE, Amesbury, Wiltshire. Aerial view of the site looking North East. Part of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site

Background imageCircle Collection: The Divine Comedy (La Divina Commedia, La Divine Comedie), Paradiso

The Divine Comedy (La Divina Commedia, La Divine Comedie), Paradiso
XEE4145424 The Divine Comedy (La Divina Commedia, La Divine Comedie), Paradiso, Canto 12: The rings of glorified souls in the sun - by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Background imageCircle Collection: Moon Phase Sequence

Moon Phase Sequence
There are eight phases in the moon. In order they are new Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent

Background imageCircle Collection: Victoria Terrace. Portstewart

Victoria Terrace. Portstewart - a view of a terrace with buildings and in the distance Atlantic Circle. There is a man and two motor cars in the picture

Background imageCircle Collection: France. Paris. Notre Dame. Rose window

France. Paris. Notre Dame. Rose window

Background imageCircle Collection: Pocket watches and wristwatches 1929

Pocket watches and wristwatches 1929
A selection of pocket watches that register the minutes, seconds and fifth of seconds and a golfers pocket watch that has pure white metal case and also ladies wristwatches with lever moverment

Background imageCircle Collection: The planet Saturn, illustration

The planet Saturn, illustration

Background imageCircle Collection: A Black Hole in a Globular Cluster

A Black Hole in a Globular Cluster
Artists View of a Black Hole in a Globular Cluster

Background imageCircle Collection: THE BAMBOULA, 1885. Drawing, 1885, by Edward Windsor Kemble

THE BAMBOULA, 1885. Drawing, 1885, by Edward Windsor Kemble

Background imageCircle Collection: Stonehenge at dusk with moon N110366

Stonehenge at dusk with moon N110366
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. General view at dusk with moon

Background imageCircle Collection: A diagram of the Universe by the 17th century English Neoplatonist Robert Fludd showing the links

A diagram of the Universe by the 17th century English Neoplatonist Robert Fludd showing the links between the hidden
FLUDDs UNIVERSE. A diagram of the Universe by the 17th century English Neoplatonist Robert Fludd showing the links between the hidden God and the manifest world

Background imageCircle Collection: Stonehenge N130043

Stonehenge N130043
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Aerial view

Background imageCircle Collection: Durrington Walls J930177

Durrington Walls J930177
DURRINGTON WALLS, Wiltshire. Reconstruction drawing. The post holes at Durrington Walls interpreted as an elaborate wooden ceremonial site by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

Background imageCircle Collection: Ice Skating in Petworth Park

Ice Skating in Petworth Park
A man and a woman ice skating in Petworth Park, February 1933. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N6746




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"Exploring the Eternal Cycle: From Kopan Monastery to Stonehenge, the Circle Unveils its Secrets" Embark on a journey through time and space as we delve into the captivating world of circles. In Bhaktapur, Nepal, at the revered Kopan monastery, witness the mesmerizing Wheel of Life (wheel of Samsara), symbolizing the eternal cycle of existence. Its intricate details depict birth, death, and rebirth – a profound reminder of life's impermanence. Venturing further back in history, discover Stonehenge standing proudly on Salisbury Plain. Bathed in golden hues during sunset (Stonehenge sunset J870232), this ancient circle continues to baffle archaeologists with its mysterious purpose and celestial alignments. Uncover another facet of circles in art as you gaze upon Rembrandt's timeless self-portrait (J910070). With masterful brushstrokes capturing his essence within an encompassing circular frame, it reminds us that even great artists are part of life's ever-turning wheel. Nature too holds its own circular wonders. Marvel at Yggdrasil – the mythical Tree of Life from Norse mythology – connecting realms and embodying cycles within cycles. Witness Andy Goldsworthy's thought-provoking installation nestled amidst a sheep fold in Tilberthwaite; here nature intertwines with human creativity to form yet another circle. From ancient symbolism to scientific marvels, explore how circles permeate our daily lives. The Arctic Circle map from 1895 reveals mankind's quest for knowledge beyond boundaries while color wheels guide artists' palettes towards harmonious compositions. In bustling New York City stands Strawberry Fields Memorial - Imagine Mosaic honoring John Lennon’s legacy. A poignant reminder that love knows no bounds or borders; it unites humanity under one universal circle. Lastly, ascend Queens House spiral staircase (Tulip Staircase) in Greenwich where elegance meets symmetry.