Avalokiteshvara Statue
Potala Gate
Avalokiteshvara (Tibetan: Chenrezig) is the bodhisattva of compassion in Mahayana Buddhism. He is deeply revered across Buddhist traditions and is believed to embody the infinite compassion of all Buddhas.
Key Aspects of Avalokiteshvara:
Symbol of Compassion: Avalokiteshvara is known for his vow to assist all sentient beings until every last one has attained enlightenment.
Mantra: His six-syllable mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, is one of the most widely recited in Buddhism, believed to invoke his blessings and cultivate compassion.
Forms: He appears in various manifestations, including:
Two-Armed (simplest form, often holding a lotus).
Four-Armed (common in Tibetan Buddhism, representing the four immeasurable qualities: love, compassion, joy, and equanimity).
Thousand-Armed (symbolizing his boundless ability to aid all beings).
Small yet Beautiful detail statue hand made in Nepal. Copper with Gold plate.
Size: 4" tall X 2.5" wide X 1.1" deep
