An angel once told me, "The inevitable consequence of love is the... by Alex Grey

An angel once told me, "The inevitable consequence of love is the building of Temples."

Alex Grey

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I've always been fond of the idea expressed in Buddhist art, that there are certain objects that, just by seeing them, can plant a seed for liberation in the individual. That class of objects is called "liberation through seeing." Certain Buddha images are like that, but if it were possible, I would like to find contemporary non-traditional sacred images. Maybe it sounds pretentious, but most spiritual paths point to the possibility that we all can access the deep, absolute dimensions of reality.

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Festival culture is all about evolving consciousness and generating a sense of unity, hope, and possibility.

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The inner artist is not the voice of reason. The inner artist can have wild and impossible ideas... The inner artist is not the voice of comfort.

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A relationship succeeds when obstacles are met with communication and resolution. A relationship flourishes when we take the beloved as our teacher. Shared goals create a transformative, interwoven path.

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When you see the face of God, or when you have an overwhelming, ecstatic, blissful, visionary experience; there is no doubt about it. It isn't like, 'Did it happen?' It's unforgettable. And you are a changed person in some way.

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The visionary imagination is the source of art and religion. by Alex Grey

The visionary imagination is the source of art and religion.

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My art has always been in response to visions. Rather than confine my subject to representations of the outer worlds, I include portrayals of the multi-dimensional imaginal realms that pull us toward consciousness evolution.

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For some people, maybe my artwork just seems like fantasy or something. However, if you have had any kind of a mystical or cosmic experience, I guess, then people seem to recognize the territory.

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The more religions are fixated on having a dogmatic sense of truth, the more likely they are to blow each other up. So being open to God as a creative principle could provide for a new kind of dialogue between the faiths, which I think is crucial at this time.

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Love is God's secret name. by Alex Grey

Love is God's secret name.

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Religion comes from the word 're' or again and 'ligare' meaning to bind or tie back. The purpose of religion is to unite the self with God or the creative force. Music, sacred spaces, and meaningful icons are the way we conjoin our minds with the transcendental.

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A fully engaged imagination is essential to the spiritual practice of the Tibetan Buddhist Vajrayana School, whose artistic tradition is in service of consciousness transformation.

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It has been an honor to paint on stage and have my art grace the albums and stage sets of renowned musicians.

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I think sound and vision are all vibratory emanations... it's the way the soul flowers: art and music.

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I became really interested in the study of consciousness. by Alex Grey

I became really interested in the study of consciousness.

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I use a lot of different words for God - infinite intelligence, primordial, perfection or universal creativity. All of these, to me, are God. And 'God' is a word, I think, that some people feel uncomfortable with, so they can use another word, you know? It's the great mystery.

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Spiritual teachers and artists that have opened the eye of wisdom for the world, and visionary community builders, have influenced my work.

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My father was a professional artist all his life who encouraged m... by Alex Grey

My father was a professional artist all his life who encouraged my path as an artist.

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