Siddhartha Gautama, most commonly referred to as the Buddha, was a wandering ascetic and religious teacher who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE and founded Buddhism. Statues of Buddha, generally under a tree, are found all over India depicting him in a serene, peaceful, and meditative pose.
The still, serene waters of Lake Junaluska, North Carolina are nestled in a scenic Smoky Mountain valley about 27 miles west of Asheville. A leisurely stroll along the Lake Junaluska Walking Trail that surrounds the calming waters offers priceless views.
We will be posting images from this area from a visit last year.
A serene North Carolina landscape with greenery and water around the Highlands area
A serene setting at Bass Lake, North Carolina with Moses Cone Manor on the hilltop in the background
Serenity at Bass Lake
A view from Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park, Maine offers a serene combination of clouds, Porcupine Islands, and ocean at dawn
Acadia National Park – Cadillac Mountain – Tranquility at Dawn
The serene reflections in a Japanese garden in Tokyo, Japan circa 1985
Japanese Garden Serenity
Serene morning reflections at Bass Lake, North Carolina
Morning Serenity at Bass Lake
So serene and calm at dawn at Lake Mattamuskeet …..
A Calming Dawn
A serene setting at dawn at Lake Mattamuskeet, North Carolina
Dawn Serenity at Lake Mattamuskeet
A serene stillness at dusk on Price Lake, North Carolina
Stillness at Dusk
The sun sets over a lake in Vadodara, India creating a serene environment midst a busy city
Sunset on a Lake
Photos by Ravi 