Reflection Meditation Collection

Portrait of the composer Franco Alfano
3572871 Portrait of the composer Franco Alfano. by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); (add.info.: France 1927 Photographer: Henri, Manuel); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of italian actress Anna Magnani (1908-1973) Italy. Date of Photograph:1938-1953 ca

Portrait of a young woman with a sheet music, Nocturne, postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Portrait of a young woman holding a sheet music, Nocturne, postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Portrait of a young woman in the moonlight with the face of Beethoven in the background, photomontage, postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Portrait of a young couple masked, "Look at me fixedly and tell me if you love me", postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Portrait of the Gentili family, seated at a table as they read a letter Trieste. Date of Photograph:1935 - 1945

Portrait of Wanda Wulz with Anna Pittoni Trieste. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Portrait of a girl, postcard - Mignon Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Close up of a young woman, Discouragement, postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Close up of a young woman, Resignation, postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Portrait of a girl with a mandolin, postcard - Mignon Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Portrait of the Arno Blasig, smoking a cigarette Trieste. Date of Photograph:1950 - 1960

Portrait of a young woman wearing a light, floral dress Trieste. Date of Photograph:1930 - 1935

Profile portrait of the painter, Arturo Rietti with his arms folded Trieste. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930

Portrait of the Futurist writer, Filippo Tommaso Marinetti Trieste. Date of Photograph:1932

Portrait of the painter Marcello Clario Trieste. Date of Photograph:1930 - 1939 ca

Portrait of Nera Mascherini with a bell shaped hat and a veil Trieste. Date of Photograph:1940 - 1950

Portrait of a young woman Trieste. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1929

Group of girls praying in the holy city of Ajmer, state of Rajasthan, India India State of Rajasthan, Ajmer. Date of Photograph:1965

Portrait of "sadu" near the temple of Buddha, below the "banjan", tree of illumination, Boodhgaya, state of Bihar India State of Bihar, Boodhgaya. Date of Photograph:1965

Portrait of a praying Hindu man during the festival of "Shivaratri" celebrating the fusion of the divinities "Shiva" and "Parvati", Benares (Varanasi)

Portrait of the ascetic Sannyasin at Benares (Varanasi), state of Uttar Pradesh, India India State of Uttar Pradesh, Benares (Varanasi). Date of Photograph:1965

Public transportation carriages, Madurai, state of Tamil Nadu India State of Tamil Nadu, Madurai. Date of Photograph:1965

Portrait of a Hindu man praying during the festival of "Shivaratri", festival combining the divinities "Shiva" and "Parvati", Benares (Varanasi), state of Uttar Pradesh

Ascetic meditating under a tree, recollection of the position called Bhumisparsa of the Buddha in meditation under the Bodhi tree, Bengala India Bengala. Date of Photograph:1965

Friday prayers in the holy city of Ajmer, state of Rajasthan, India India State of Rajasthan, Ajmer. Date of Photograph:1965

Moment of prayer in the Ganges river for the festival of "Shivaratri" celebrating the fusion of "Shiva" and "Parvati", Benares (Varanasi), state of Uttar Pradesh

Portrait of "Sadhu" covered in cinders in a lotus positions, the "Sandhu" are itinerant ascetics who beg for money and dedicate themselves exclusively to prayer, Kushinagar

Portrait of an elderly female pilgrim in the sacred city of Ajmer, the "Mecca" of India, state of Rajasthan India State of Rajasthan, Ajmer. Date of Photograph:1965

Portrait of an Indian man India. Date of Photograph:1965

Beggar covered by a piece of white fabric, New Delhi India New Delhi. Date of Photograph:1965

Holy man praying in a yoga position India. Date of Photograph:1965

Group portrait on Elephanta Island, an island in Mumbai harbour India Mumbai, Elephanta Island. Date of Photograph:1965

A bench next to street signs, in Kirkenes, Norway Norway Kirkenes. Date of Photograph:1994 ca

Church ruins, Europe Europe. Date of Photograph:1987-1993 ca

A gaucho with his horse, whilst at an Argentina-Brazil polo tournament, played in Saint Moritz, in Switzerland Switzerland Saint Moritz. Date of Photograph:1987-1993 ca

Lake Leget, in the Engadina mountains, in Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina. Date of Photograph:08/1992

Man sitting on a bench in MOMA, New York United States New York, Moma. Date of Photograph:1988

Lanel and Fioretti. Date of Photograph:1955-1965

Statue of a male in a courtyard of a palace in Prague, in the Czech Republic Czech Republic Prague. Date of Photograph:1991

"It was windy up there", in the mountains of Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina. Date of Photograph:02/1994

"Bella vista glacier", amongst the mountains of Valle dell'Engadina, in Switzerland Switzerland Valle dell'Engadina, Bellavista Glacier. Date of Photograph:08/1994

Man walking in the streets of the Whitsunday Islands, Australia Australia / Oceania Whitsunday Islands. Date of Photograph:03/1986

Bench in the ruins of an ancient monument in Athens Greece Athens. Date of Photograph:06/1987

Sant'Antonio in prayer. Drawing by Bartolomeo Montagna preserved in the Room of Drawings and Prints in the Museum of the Uffizi

Female figure. Drawing by Paris Bordon, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery, Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe Drawing Renaissance

Drawing depicting a friar reading a book. In the background is a study of hands. The work is located in the Room of Designs and Prints in the Uffizi

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"Journeying Within: Exploring Reflection Meditation in India" Embarking on a spiritual quest, a group of girls find solace and connection as they pray in the holy city of Ajmer, Rajasthan. The air is filled with devotion and reverence. In the tranquil surroundings near the temple of Buddha, beneath the majestic "banjan" tree of illumination in Boodhgaya, Bihar, a "sadu" sits deep in meditation. His serene portrait captures the essence of inner peace. Amidst the vibrant festivities celebrating the fusion of divinities Shiva and Parvati during "Shivaratri, " we witness a Hindu man engrossed in prayer. Benares (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh becomes an ethereal backdrop for this sacred communion. Another ascetic Sannyasin at Benares exemplifies dedication to spiritual practice through his portrait. His unwavering focus reflects years spent seeking enlightenment along these ancient streets. The bustling public transportation carriages in Madurai, Tamil Nadu provide contrasting energy against moments of reflection. Amidst chaos, one can still find tranquility within themselves. During another auspicious occasion marking "Shivaratri, " we observe yet another Hindu man immersed in prayerful devotion. This festival unites divine energies as devotees seek blessings from Shiva and Parvati. An ascetic meditates under a tree reminiscent of Buddha's iconic pose called 'Bhumisparsa. ' This peaceful scene takes us back to Bengala where enlightenment was first realized centuries ago. Friday prayers resonate through every corner of Ajmer, Rajasthan - known as India's own Mecca. An elderly female pilgrim embodies faith and wisdom as she seeks solace amidst this sacred city's aura. On the banks of Ganges river during "Shivaratri, " devotees gather for collective prayer - their voices blending harmoniously with flowing waters, and is here that divine union is celebrated with utmost fervor.