In this post I “show off” the carving I had commissioned from I Ketut Weda, a local woodcarver in Ubud, Bali. Unitarians are proud to both recognize and acknowledge the many spiritual paths followed by other Unitarians and by other citizens of this planet.
The carving has it’s centre a flaming chalice. The chalice is the most common Unitarian Universalist symbol. The chalice or cup represents nurturing and support, the flame represents the energy and contribution of light to social justice and learning. Around the circle are 8 symbols of the the world’s most well known religious movements.
The 8 symbols on the Chalice Wheel Represent (clockwise from top)
- Jewish Star of David
- Christian Cross
- Islam Star and Crescent Moon
- Hindu Om/Aum
- Buddhist Dharma Wheel
- Pagan Pentagram Star
- Taoist Ying/Yang
- Aboriginal Medicine Wheel
The carving below now hangs in the Westwood Unitarian Congregation in Edmonton and of course you are invited to come and see it and to join us on any Sunday morning!