Samsara Map

Audio (note: does not reflect depicted as different illustrations referenced): Alan Watts, from series “On Eastern Wisdom and Modern Life” episode “On Death,” discusses a slightly different Thanka, one depicting five realms. Wherein he begins and progresses through sections herein mapped as: C3, C1 & C2 (combined), C4, C6, C5.
Depicted mapping is of a Six Realm Thanka and part of a broader study. Any errors are solely my own. This is a personal study, shared that it may help others in their practice of compassion.
Backing: “Compassion: om mani padme hum” from Tibetan Mantras for Turbulent Time by Deva Permal & Gyuto Monks of Tibet

Companion

1+1=

Being’s separate sentience is separate by point of view. 

Beings’ separate sentience is separate by points of view. 

That what separates sentiences is  their separate points of view. 

Artist Inc.

Reflective on immediacy
And self mortality,
Artist creates
Through medium,
Wherein they
Endeavor to portray
That about life, death, and love
They wish to say,
This the artist’s way.

POV

“According to the Madhyamikas, we can speak of two aspects of perception. From one point of view, it is valid; from another point of view, it is deceptive or deluded. From this understanding we can attribute two aspects to a single event of cognition. Just because we have valid, direct experiences of objects does not mean that these things and events experienced by us possess objective, intrinsic existence.” Practicing Wisdom 

“Every statement of view, however certain one may strive to make it, can never, on the relative level, be more than a point of view.” Translator’s Introduction to “The Wisdom Chapter” Jamgön Mipham

“By studying others’ points of view, it is possible for us to discover new and refreshing perspectives on the world.” Practicing Wisdom