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Bronze Thousand-Eyed, Thousand Armed Avalokitesvara

Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum2011-12-25

Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum

Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Amitabha on the top of Bodhisattva’s head and 12 arms each on either side. Bodhisattva's hands holding mani jewel, Dharma instruments, sun, moon, monk’s staff. Items stand for Avalokitesvara’s unlimited Willpower and his vow to help everything while upholding the Dharma. Mandorla is filled with fiery fillagree and lowest arm is in meditation mudra. The double-lotus throne has two layers, so 4 altogether - stands for wisdom and meditation.

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  • Title: Bronze Thousand-Eyed, Thousand Armed Avalokitesvara
  • Creator: Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
  • Date Created: 2011-12-25
  • Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
  • Type: Photograph
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum

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