Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.                                                                                                                                                                                        ~ Bible

We are living in a technology-driven era which promises all material comforts and convenience. But for peace, love, and kindness, we seek a place that heals us and gives us hope. Churches, temples, mosques or any religious institutions gift us moments of confession, dedication, reflection and prayer. When I saw a digital Jesus in The Cathedral of Christ The Light in Oakland, California, I was overcome by the sheer brilliance of the idea. The juxtaposition of tradition and modern ideas always inspire me.

The Cathedral of Christ The Light

When I saw this building, I thought it is an office building. When I came to know that this is a church, I thought, interesting! I appreciate experimenting. I love new ideas. Always.

The Cathedral of Christ The Light in Oakland, California

Traditional belief systems play a vital role in shaping up our mind no doubt, but we always create something new and exercise a skill named imagination. It became evident upon entering the church, where a digital Jesus welcomed us.

Traditional belief systems play a vital role in shaping up our mind no doubt, but we always create something new and exercise a skill named imagination. Click To Tweet


Jesus

Did you see him?

Can you all see him? I zoomed on to his feet (In Hinduism we always bend our head to our deity’s feet). Tradition and environment play a significant role in shaping us. Undoubtedly.

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The silence soothed me instantly. My mind for the moment was relaxed. The very idea of prayer or a mindful conversation with thyself liberates us from the never-ending to-do list that we all have in this modern age.

The very idea of prayer or a mindful conversation with thyself liberates us from the never-ending to-do list that we all have in this modern age. Click To Tweet

 The Cathedral of Christ The Light in Oakland, California


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Outside view of the Cathedral

This modern church in Oakland amidst office buildings, at the side of a busy road, both blends in and stands out among the other buildings nearby.

This modern church in Oakland amidst office buildings, at the side of a busy road, both blends in and stands out among the other buildings nearby. Click To Tweet
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The Cathedral of Christ The Light in Oakland, California

When I visited this Church, it was almost evening! For once, just before visiting, I looked up and saw a vermillion sky above.


Surrounding of the Cathedral

The surrounding Lake Merritt, the busy road and the high-rise buildings during the evening was exquisite. I looked afar and witnessed a beautiful sunset that ravished the eye.

Beautiful evening in Oakland

Lake Merritt

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A short trip to this church left on me a long-lasting impression. I have never written about any churches so far. I wrote about two Buddhist temples before; Taungpulu-kaba-Aye Monastery in California and Wat Maha That in Thailand. This is my very first time. I loved everything about it. The architecture, the concept, inside the church and outside the church, all balanced the old and new beautifully.

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Chirasree Banerjee

Hello. My name is Chirasree. I have been traveling for almost 11 years to places all over the world. I enter into a separate reality during my travels and enjoy the allure of escape from the mundane. I seek beauty through nature and human-made creations. Because beauty is powerful. I seek knowledge. I observe, absorb, and write about the places I visit and the profound realizations and inspirations that each place has to offer.