Avalokiteśvara

Avalokiteśvara

In Buddhism, Avalokiteśvara, also known as Lokeśvara and Chenrezig, is a Bodhisattva associated with Great Compassion (mahākaruṇā). Avalokiteśvara has a vast number of manifestations and is depicted in various forms and styles across Buddhist traditions of different cultures. In some texts, he is considered to be the source and divine creator of all Hindu deities. In Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, Avalokiteśvara is also considered a manifestation of Amitabha Buddha for the purpose of Dharma teaching, and an emanation from Vairocana Buddha as an embodiment of the Miraculous Observing Wisdom (妙觀察智).

Pantheon: Buddhist Culture: Buddhist Civilization: Asia Period: 500 BCE – present

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