Guilford College is an institution of higher education in Greensboro founded by Quakers in 1837. It also played an instrumental role in the Underground Railroad (especially in the mid 1800's), helping slaves find their way to freedom. The Guilford College campus is lovely and it backs up to a wooded area. There are also several private residences on the grounds where families with links to the college and Quakerism reside.
One lovely residence has a few Buddhas on their property. The above photo is one of their Buddha statues, on the stump of a tree that had to be cut down. Buddhism sees trees as worthy of recognition and protection. Even though this tree had to be cut down, there are several on the property thriving under the good care of the residents. If you look closely, you can see antlers on the side of the bust. A deer left them not too far from the Buddha and the owners felt it fitting to attach them to the side. Perhaps the gesture is a nod to the indigenous cultures once in the area. There is so much history on the college's 340 acres! Happy Sunday!
Hi Janis, have just been back to see missed posts. Greensboro is looking good! We have a Guildford college also, but with a much different history. I hope yourself and family had a wonderful Christmas and wish you all the best for an excellent year ahead 💙
Posted by: Grace | Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 06:15 AM
An odd combination.
Posted by: William Kendall | Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 04:04 PM