Tolkien's Elves inspired by Buddhism?
A thought struck me the other day when I was reading LotR. The similarities between Tolkien's Elves and certain elements in Buddhism are striking. I seem to remember someone here (was it Eldo?) saying that when Elves die, their spirit lingers or something

Christine Harris ...
Christine Harris made brightly coloured hand-painted slip-cast ware.

Buddhism in Kyrgyzstan
The population of Kyrgyzstan is 80% Muslim, 17% Russian Orthodox and 3% other.[69] During Soviet times, state atheism was encouraged. Today, however, Kyrgyzstan is a secular state, although Islam has exerted a growing influence in politics.[70] For

Do you really know what you believe???
I found this FUN quiz in another forum. It is VERY scientific. Take it and post your results: http://www.beliefnet.com/Entertainment/Quizzes/BeliefOMatic.aspx Make sure you click on the boxes in the middle too. Here are my results: (I

Kelston Ceramics - Made in New Zealand
Photos courtesy of HeatherT. and the backstamp...

The New Zealand "story"
Before anyone posts the ridiculous story about George dying in New Zealand this morning, please remember that he was alive and photographed filming in Michigan yesterday. IMO it's one of the endless rumours that bored people start to see how far the

New from New Zealand!
Ahoy hoy Ross! My name is Ross McDougall, the lovely folk at The New Zealand Rockshop introduced me to Blackstar a while ago and I'm very happy to say I am now the proud owner of an Artisan Cabinet! My rig is as follows Line 6 HD500

Reflections by Crown Lynn New Zealand
This pattern was designed by Otway Josling and won the first Crown Lynn Design Awards in 1959. In 1964 TEAL Airlines chose this pattern for their crockery. The pattern was also used extensively by hotels and these had a mushroom background. The

Woodside Kelston Potteries New Zealand
and the backstamp...

Buddhism
Let us discuss this widely popular religion.

Kelston Ceramics New Zealand No Name and Victoria d070
Sorry, no pattern name or number , just Kelston Ceramics New Zealand. This one has Genuine Ironstone New Zealand on the base..

Genuine Ironstone New Zealand
This backstamp was used by Crown Lynn from the 1960's to the early 1980's for a multitude of patterns that don't have a name stamped on the ware.

New Zealand Potteries Limitied
Thomas Lovatt began this pottery in the early 1930's at 130 Adelaide Road, Wellington. John's New Zealand Potteries spectacular spill vase -

Air New Zealand
Beaker Platter:

New Zealand Earthquak
I was just at the airport when I saw on CNN that there was a (major?) earthquake in New Zealand with at least 65 people dead. Do you think that THIS will further delay the movie????