END TIMES

The end time, end times, or end of days is a time period described in the eschatological writings in the three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) and in doomsday scenarios in various other non-Abrahamic religions. In Christianity, the End Times are often depicted as a time of tribulation that precedes the Second Coming of the Christian "saviour" or a "hoped-for deliverer", Jesus, the Christian Messiah, who will usher in the fullness of the World to Come and Kingdom of God and bring an end to suffering and evil and all things wrong with the current world. In Islam, Yawm al-Qiyāmah "the Day of Resurrection" or Yawm ad-Din "the Day of Judgement", Allah's final assessment of humanity, is preceded by the end of the world. In Judaism the term "End of Days" is a reference to the Messianic era and the Jewish belief in the coming of Mashiach and the Olam Haba. Various other religions also have eschatological beliefs associated with turning and redemption.
Since the advent of modern science in the 18th century, the discovery of deep time, and the age of the Earth, the concept of an "End of Days" has been replaced in contemporary discourse with questions about the ultimate fate of the universe. Most scientists believe that the "end time" will finally one day occur hundreds of billions of years from now with the heat death of the universe.
HOW RELIGION SEE THE END TIMES

JUDAISM

In Judaism, End Times are usually called The End of Days (aḥarit ha-yamim, אחרית הימים), a phrase that appears several times in the Tanakh. Though the idea of a messianic age has a prominent place in Jewish thought, it is not a pre-ordained event but rather brought about by religious observance and good deeds

CHRISTIANS
Some Christians in the first century believed that Jesus would return during their lifetime, because Jesus had said to his followers to be alert or be ready at all times.

CATHOLICS
Catholicism mainly adheres to the Amillennial school of thought, promoted by Augustine of Hippo in his work "The City of God". Augustine claims a non-literal fulfillment of prophecy. Catholics may also refer to Matthew's Gospel, Chapter 24, Verse 36, in which Christ is quoted as saying:
"But of that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone."

PROTESTANTS
Millennialists concentrate on the issue of whether the true believers will see the tribulation or be removed from it by what is referred to as a Pre-Tribulation Rapture. Amillennialists believe that the end times encompass the time from Christ's ascension to the Last day, and maintain that the mention of the "thousand years" in the Book of Revelation is meant to be taken metaphorically (i.e., not literally, or 'spiritually'), a view which continues to cause divisions within evangelical Christianity

MIKOS

The Japanese word miko or fujo "female shaman; shrine maiden" is usually written 巫女, compounding the kanji fu, miko, or kannagi 巫 "shaman" and jo, onna, or me 女 "woman; female". In Chinese, wunü 巫女 (or the reverse nüwu 女巫) means "female shaman; witch; sorceress". Miko was archaically written 神子 (lit. "kami/god child") and 巫子 ("shaman child").
Miko are known by many names; Fairchild (1962:119–122) lists 26 terms for "shrine attached miko" and 43 for "non shrine attached miko". Common names are ichiko 市子 (lit. "market/town child") "female medium; fortuneteller", reibai 霊媒 (lit. "spirit go-between") "spirit medium", and itako いたこ "(usually blind) female shaman".
English has diverse translation equivalents for Japanese miko. While "shrine maiden" is frequently used, other equivalents are "female shaman" (aka "shamaness" or "shamanka"), "(spirit) medium", "prophet", "priestess", "witch", or "sorceress". Some scholars prefer the transliteration miko over translations, and contrast Japanese "mikoism" with East Asian "shamanism". Fairchild explains:
Women played an important role in a region stretching from Manchuria, China, Korea and Japan to the Ryukyu Islands. In Japan these women were priests, soothsayers, magicians, prophets and shamans in the folk religion, and they were the chief performers in organized Shintoism. These women were called Miko, and the author calls the complex "mikoism" for lack of a suitable English word. (1962:57)

THE STARCHILD SKULL

The Starchild skull was found 80 years ago in a remote cave in Mexico. A teenage American girl from El Paso was visiting her family in the Copper Canyon region, about 100 miles south of Chihuahua, and discovered the remains of two individuals lying on their back, covered by just a few inches of dirt. One of the skeletons was small, like that of a child, and had a oddly shaped skull.

THE PERUVIAN SKULLS

Skulls are humanity's foremost symbol of death, and a powerful icon in the visual vocabularies of cultures all over the globe.
Many strangely "deformed" hominoid skulls have been discovered in Mexico and Peru. One of them, the Starchild skull found in Mexico, is currently the subject of scientific scrutiny and DNA testing.
Thirteen crystal skulls of apparently ancient origin have been found in parts of Mexico, Central America and South America, comprising one of the most fascinating subjects of 20th Century archaeology.

Dated over 2,000 years old, this skull is an extreme example of binding and elongation. Cranial binding is the shaping of the skull when a child is very young, usually an infant. This wrapping is often done with rope or cloth by itself or against a wooden board. This results in the misshaping, flattening or, in this case, elongation. This wrapping, or binding, is thought to be the oldest form of body modification, dating back 9,000 years. This particular skull is from Peru, but this practice has occurred in other regions as well. Additionally, this skull is trephinated, which has mostly healed.

DELICATE ORB

I was taking a photo of the moon from my balcony the other night...and I was thinking of my dad, because he used to sing a romantic song about the moon.

To my delight, when I posted the photo I could see a delicate ¨Orb" next to me!

I bet it was my dad`s spirit by my side!!

THE EIGHT SYMBOLS

The Precious Vase - Buddha's Neck
This is sometimes called the great treasure, a vessel bringing with it the riches of the world. It's a symbol bringing good luck energy for a long life, wealth and prosperity.

The Protection Parasol - The Buddha's Crown
This precious Parasol is like having an umbrella above your head to always protect you. Wearing this is a beneficial act. It keeps away harmful forces, illness and the like. The Parasol of Protection on your bracelet is demonstrating the wish that you can be liberated from suffering to achieve happiness.

The Golden Fish - The Buddha's Eyes
These symbolize wisdom and will enhance your already strong sense of compassion. Your quest will be to obtain happiness and spiritual liberation. You will feel free like a fish in an immense lake

The White Lotus - the Buddha's Tongue
The Lotus flower is amazingly resilient. Even though it survives in muddy places it remains pure and white. It represents the purity of mind, body and speech. It will encourage you to do wholesome deeds so that you will never be consumed with guilt. You will help those around you, which will bring you even more unexpected rewards.

The White-Conch Shell - Buddha's 3 necklines
The conch shell was traditionally blown as a warning in war times. The signal can be heard far and wide. This is to awaken you from a psychic slumber. It will teach you not to be swallowed by your emotions. Not to hate, or spend so much time regretting. It will bring you everything good and lasting. This is when you will be free and see this time of financial hardship as a passing phase that you will come out of stronger.

The Endless Knot - Buddha's 3 Hearts

This symbol has no beginning and no end. It symbolizes the boundless and permanent awareness of Buddha. This magnificent knot contains the wish for you to share the same awareness as Buddha. This way you can absolutely trust your instincts because they will be informed by so much awareness.




The Victory Banner - This is Buddha himself

This symbol is seen as the fulfillment of Buddha. It is the quest for supreme enlightenment. It is showing your willingness to the universe to overcome illness, ignorance, and all that is negative in this world. With enlightenment comes great happiness.





The Dharma Wheel - Buddha's Palms

The Dharma wheel has 8 spokes, each one representing part of the Eightfold path. .

HIS NAME IS KA-TSA-HYAN