ABS 017
Code: ABS 017
Country: Tibet (west)
Style:
Date: 1300 - 1400
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 21 x 32.5 x 12.1
Materials: Brass
Shadakshari Lokeshvara
Shadakshari Lokeshvara is the four-armed representation of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Omnipresent in Tibet, he is associated with the well-known six-syllable mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum". With a youthful and peaceful appearance, he sits in the meditation posture. His two main hands are joined in respectful salutation. With his two other hands he holds a rosary and a lotus blossom. In keeping with the royal appearance of divine manifestations, he is clad in silk and adorned with jewels. With two other hands he holds a rosary and a lotus blossom. On the back of the statue are engraved the three consecration syllables "Om Ah Hum". This extremely refined work of art perfectly conveys the compassion that this bodhisattva embodies.
Bodhisattvas are "heroes for awakening". They are advanced practitioners who are motivated by compassion, and who strive to help all sentient beings to attain liberation on their path to perfect Buddhahood. Their royal adornments symbolise the quality of their spiritual realisation.
Shadakshari Lokeshvara is the four-armed representation of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Omnipresent in Tibet, he is associated with the well-known six-syllable mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum". With a youthful and peaceful appearance, he sits in the meditation posture. His two main hands are joined in respectful salutation. With his two other hands he holds a rosary and a lotus blossom. In keeping with the royal appearance of divine manifestations, he is clad in silk and adorned with jewels. With two other hands he holds a rosary and a lotus blossom. On the back of the statue are engraved the three consecration syllables "Om Ah Hum". This extremely refined work of art perfectly conveys the compassion that this bodhisattva embodies.
Bodhisattvas are "heroes for awakening". They are advanced practitioners who are motivated by compassion, and who strive to help all sentient beings to attain liberation on their path to perfect Buddhahood. Their royal adornments symbolise the quality of their spiritual realisation.