Description
Avalokiteswara is the root form of the Bodhisattva commonly known as Lokeshwor in Nepal and India, Kuanyin in China and Kannon in Japan is one of the 108 forms of lokeshwor.
This painting is beautifully hand painted by the professional artist living in Nepal with very small detailed information.
The legend says that Lokeshwor assumed this form during his attempt to help the human beings. Lokeshwor is the god of compassion and mercy. Lokeshwor, the Bodhisattva of Compassion sits on a lotus throne upon a lunar disc.
Gesture:
In this painting, Lokeshwor has a thousand arms and is white in color. His upper hands hold prayer beads and a lotus; the lower ones, poised in a hand gesture of prayer, clasp the wish-fulfilling jewel at his heart.
This jewel embodies the bodhicitta the altruistic aspiration to attain the highest Enlightenment in order to thereby save all beings from misery and establish them in perfect happiness.
SPECIFICATION:
Size: 76x53cm
Material & Paint: Canvas paper, Canvas Cotton, 24k Gold & Paint
Origin: Nepal, Handpainted by local experienced artists.
Quick Notes Lokeshwor :-
– The main body is white with 1000 arms and 1000 eyes.
– Lokeshwor symbolises infinite compassion so known as god of compassion.
– In short, he is known as the saviour and protector from danger so called as god of protection.
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Kimberly McLaughlin –
Stunning thangka. I was amazed by its quality. Thanks so much to the artist.