Perfect Diamond: The diamond symbol occurs in every era, culture, religion, esoteric sect, and spiritual tradition. Diamonds have been treasured as gemstones since very early times. Diamond is from the Greek word “adámas” or “proper”, “unalterable”, “unbreakable”, “untamed.”A diamond lasts forever, as we’ve learned from De Biers, and operative Freemasons incorporated the diamond pattern into the design of the buildings they constructed, including churches, castles, and cathedrals. The diamond is both earthly and lasts forever, symbolizing eternity and a higher world state of being human can achieve- an apotheosis that culminates in gaining higher spiritual and physical ability. Image: Top, From Left to Right: Corporate Sunoco logo; diamond symbol atop outdoor stairway at Reid Hall, Manhattanville College; Temple of Borobudur diamond. Bottom, From Left to Right: esoteric Masonic design found in the books by René Guénon; letter of the ancient runic alphabet called “ingwaz”; diamond-lattice pattern in Chan Chan, Peru; outside floor tiling, West porch, Reid Hall, Manhattanville College; Navajo rug, stylized diamond pattern with designs in red, gray, tan and black.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Jan 2015 14:36:30 +0000
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