Avalokiteswara is the root form of the Bodhisattva commonly known as Lokeshwor in Nepal and India, Kuanyin in China and Kannon in Japan is one of the 108 forms of Lokeshwor. Lokeshwor is the earliest one to be honoured and recognized. In Sanskrit, Lokeshwor meant the Lord who looks down towards the entire realm. He is a Bodhisattva who symbolizes the understanding of all the Buddhas.

The legend says that Avalokitesvara assumed this form during his attempt to help the human beings. Avalokiteswara is the god of compassion and mercy.  Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion sits on a lotus throne upon a lunar disc. He is the principal patron deity of Tibet.  This god takes many forms, such as the Dalai Lamas of Tibet, to bring salvation to the living beings of the world.

Size: 152 x 215cm
Finish: With Brocade, Without Brocade
Materials: Canvas Cotton, Gold, Paint

Note: The actual colors of the thangka displayed may vary due to differences in monitor color depth and make. The color in the display is as close as to the actual colors of the Thangka Painting. Dimension measured are excluding the borders.