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Avalokiteśvara
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In Buddhism, Avalokiteśvara, also known as Lokeśvara and Chenrezig, is a tenth-level bodhisattva associated with great compassion (mahakaruṇā). He is often associated with Amitabha Buddha. Avalokiteśvara has numerous manifestations and is depicted in various forms and styles. In some texts, he is even considered to be the source of all Hindu deities.
Sculpture of Avalokiteśvara holding a lotus (padma). Nālandā, Bihar, India, 9th century CE.
Sculpture of Avalokiteśvara holding a lotus (padma). Nālandā, Bihar, India, 9th century CE.
Avalokiteśvara painting from a Sanskrit palm-leaf manuscript. Nalanda, India, 12th century.
Avalokiteśvara painting from a Sanskrit palm-leaf manuscript. Nalanda, India, 12th century.
Four-armed Tibetan form of Avalokiteśvara.
Four-armed Tibetan form of Avalokiteśvara.
Bronze statue of Avalokiteśvara from Sri Lanka, ca. 750 CE
Bronze statue of Avalokiteśvara from Sri Lanka, ca. 750 CE
Bodhisattva
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In Buddhism, a bodhisattva or bodhisatva is a person who is on the path towards bodhi ('awakening') or Buddhahood.
A relief depicting Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva in Plaosan temple, 9th century Central Java, Indonesia.
A relief depicting Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva in Plaosan temple, 9th century Central Java, Indonesia.
Probable early image of a bodhisattva (Bimaran casket, 50 CE)
Probable early image of a bodhisattva (Bimaran casket, 50 CE)
Gandharan relief depicting the bodhisattva (future Gautama Buddha) taking a vow at the foot of Dipankara Buddha, Art Institute of Chicago
Gandharan relief depicting the bodhisattva (future Gautama Buddha) taking a vow at the foot of Dipankara Buddha, Art Institute of Chicago
6th century painting of Maitreya, Kizil Caves, Cave 224
6th century painting of Maitreya, Kizil Caves, Cave 224