{"product_id":"hand-painted-avalokiteshvara-thangka-painting-with-silk-brocade","title":"Hand-Painted Avalokiteshvara Thangka Painting with Silk Brocade","description":"\u003cp\u003e1000 ARMED AVALOKITESHVARA \/ CHENREZIG – BODHISATTVA OF BOUNDLESS COMPASSION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1000 Armed ( Sahasrabhuja in Ssannskrit)  Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin in Chinese; Chenrezig in Tibetan; \u003cbr\u003e\nKannon in Japanese) is the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Among the Bodhisattvas, Avalokiteshvara has the most numerous forms and is perhaps the most venerated and popular Buddhist deity. His sex, originally masculine, is sometimes considered feminine in China and Japan and was often considered the ‘mother of the human race and, in this respect, worshiped in the form of a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the 108 forms of Lokiteshvara (Sahasrabhuja 1000-Armed Avalokiteshvara), Avalokiteshvara refuses to accept Nirvana, as he considers such acceptance selfish, given the ignorance of the great majority of people who have not yet attained that stage. His sacrifice symbolizes infinite compassion (Karuna), sharing of humanity’s misery, and willingness to help those in distress. Avalokiteshvara holds the indestructible jewel in his hand. He is the savior and protector from danger. So, his invocation (Mantra) “OM MANI PADME HUM” is found inscribed on rocks, loose stones, prayer wheels, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSahasrabhuja 1000-Armed Avalokiteshvara is known from very early in the development of Mahayana doctrines and, until Buddhism disappeared from India, enjoyed great favor there. His cult passed from India to South-East Asia and Java, where it met with great success, and also in Nepal, and Tibet (where he arrived with Buddhism and where King Srong – Tsong Gampo, 519-650, was considered to be his incarnation), and in China, from where he went on to Korea and Japan. All these countries envisioned him in different forms, according to their temperaments and spiritualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGESTURES AND ATTRIBUTES\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is said that Chenrezig (Sahasrabhuja 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara) once grew exhausted and discouraged from the overwhelming task of rescuing sentient beings. While struggling \u003cbr\u003e\nto comprehend the needs of so many, his head and body exploded into a thousand pieces. Buddha Amitabha came to Chenrezig’s aid and helped prepare the Bodhisattva for his monumental task. Amitabha endowed Chenrezig with eleven heads, with which to hear the cries of the suffering, and also with a thousand arms, with which to aid the suffering multitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChenrezig’s (Sahasrabhuja 1000-Armed Avalokiteshvara) eleven faces are arranged in three tiers, topped by the wrathful face of Vajrapani, and at the very top, the face of Buddha Amitabha. The skin of a deer is draped over Chenrezig’s left shoulder and heart, symbolizing his compassionate nature. His first two principal hands are pressed together at his heart in deference to his teacher, Amitabha; and his other principal hands hold a crystal rosary, a lotus blossom, an undrawn bow, an arrow, and an eight-spoked Dharma wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize with the Brocade:  27-inches x 35-inches( 68.59 cm x 89 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nSize of the Painting     : 11-inches x 14-inches ( 28 cm x 36 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Handmade Cotton Canvas \u003cbr\u003e\nColor: Stone\/ Poster\/Gold\/water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore making a purchase, please take note of the following important information:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Each painting is hand-painted, making every piece unique. \u003cbr\u003e\n- Differences in lighting and screen resolution may result in slight color variations.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Paintings are even more captivating when viewed in person.\u003cbr\u003e\n- The size specified for the painting does not include the outer border.\u003cbr\u003e\n- All paintings will be securely packed in a PVC tube to ensure safe transit.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Buyers are responsible for any additional fees at their destination, including import taxes and duties, which are not included in the purchase price.\u003cbr\u003e\nThank you for choosing us for your artwork needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tibetan Thangka Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226485481769,"sku":"AVALOKIT2735","price":355.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/1282\/8201\/files\/il_fullxfull.6989478633_3sex.jpg?v=1780502380","url":"https:\/\/www.tibetanthangkaart.com\/products\/hand-painted-avalokiteshvara-thangka-painting-with-silk-brocade","provider":"Tibetan Thangka Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}