Avalokitesvara Collection

Painting of Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Kwanseum Bosal, Avalokitesvara (Bodhisattva of Compassion), Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva, 1593. Creator: Unknown
Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva, 1593

Chinese statuette of Kuan-Yin as a Bodhisattva, 12th century
Late Sung dynasty Chinese statuette of Kuan-Yin, a goddess of mercy, as a Bodhisattva (Buddha-to-be) in wood with traces of gilt and painting

Bridge and doorway of Angkor Thom, c. 1912 (b / w photo)
XIR224666 Bridge and doorway of Angkor Thom, c.1912 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Musee d Ethnographie du Trocadero, Paris

Statue of the twelve-armed Avalokiteshvara, 8th century. Creator: Tibetan Culture
Statue of the twelve-armed Avalokiteshvara, 8th century. Found in the Collection of the Archaeological Museum, Nalanda.

Avalokiteshvara, 18th century. Creator: Chinese Master
Avalokiteshvara, 18th century. Private Collection

Cosmic Form of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Cosmic Form of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 17th century

Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara, 16th century

Portrait of a Tibetan Monk, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Tibetan Monk, 12th century. Wearing the robes of a Tibetan Buddhist monk, the individual depicted in this portrait was probably a teacher of the Kadampa order

The Buddhist God Hayagriva and his Consort, 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist God Hayagriva and his Consort, 13th-14th century

Amoghapasha Lokeshvara, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Amoghapasha Lokeshvara, 13th century

The Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, 7th century

Nitta Shiro Tadatsune Entering a Cave with a Torch, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Nitta Shiro Tadatsune Entering a Cave with a Torch, 1886. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara (image 1 of 6), early 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara (image 1 of 6), early 11th century

The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, c.900. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, c.900

The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 11th century

Seated Avalokiteshvara (Kwanum), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Avalokiteshvara (Kwanum), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, 15th-early 16th century

Kannon, 710-794 A.D.. Creator: Unknown
Kannon, 710-794 A.D

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 4 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 4 of 7), Ming dynasty

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 7 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 7 of 7), Ming dynasty

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 5 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 5 of 7), Ming dynasty

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 3 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 3 of 7), Ming dynasty

Basu Sennin, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Basu Sennin, 19th century

Kannon (image 1 of 2), between 1000 and 1200. Creator: Anon
Kannon (image 1 of 2), between 1000 and 1200

Probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between 591 and 618. Creator: Unknown
Probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between 591 and 618

Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy (image 2 of 2), between c.700 and c.800. Creator: Unknown
Probably Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy (image 2 of 2), between c.700 and c.800

Head of a Bodhisattva, Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva... between c.1450-c.1550. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Bodhisattva, Probably Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between c.1450 and c.1550

Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between c.1644 and c.1700. Creator: Unknown
Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between c.1644 and c.1700

Kannon Temple (Kannon), from the series Dutch-style Pictures: Eight Views of Edo... 1804/16. Creator: Hokusai
Kannon Temple (Kannon), from the series Dutch-style Pictures: Eight Views of Edo (Oranda gakyo Edo hakkei), Japan, 1804/16

Kannon Temple (Kannon), from the series Dutch-style Pictures: Eight Views of Edo... 1804/16. Creator: Hokusai
Kannon Temple (Kannon), from the series Dutch-style Pictures: Eight Views of Edo (Oranda gakyo Edo hakkei), Japan, 1804/16

Sakanoshita: Kannon in the Cave (Sakanoshita, Gankutsu no Kannon), no. 49 from the series... 1855
Sakanoshita: Kannon in the Cave (Sakanoshita, Gankutsu no Kannon), no. 49 from the series "Famous Sights of the Fifty-three Stations (Gojusan tsugi meisho zue)

Bingo Province: Kannon Temple at Abuto (Bingo, Abuto, Kannondo), from the series... 1853. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Bingo Province: Kannon Temple at Abuto (Bingo, Abuto, Kannondo), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

Painted Banner (Thangka) of the Avalokiteshvara Incarnation of the Rain God Rato... 18th/19th cent. Creator: Unknown
Painted Banner (Thangka) of the Avalokiteshvara Incarnation of the Rain God Rato Matsyendranatha, 18th/19th century

Miya: Kagekiyo Visiting the Kannon Temple (Miya, Kagekiyo Kannon mode), section of sheet n... 1856
Miya: Kagekiyo Visiting the Kannon Temple (Miya, Kagekiyo Kannon mode), section of sheet no. 12 from the series "Pictures of the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road

Figure of Avalokiteshvara (gold)
1220097 Figure of Avalokiteshvara (gold) by Javanese School, (8th Century); height: 10 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Standing in Samabhanga on a separate molded lotus base)

Water-moon Avalokiteshvara, first half of the 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Water-moon Avalokiteshvara, first half of the 14th century. Goryeo dynasty (918-1392)

Taima Mandala, probably late 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Taima Mandala, probably late 14th century. Amida sits enthroned at the center of the mandala, flanked by the bodhisattvas Seishi and Kannon

Universal Gateway, Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra, dated 1257. Creator: Sugawara Mitsushige
Universal Gateway, Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra, dated 1257. Celebrating the merciful acts of the bodhisattva Kannon (Sanskrit: Avalokiteshvara)

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons... early 12th century. Creator: Mahavihara Master
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons: Folio from an Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, early 12th century. Avalokiteshvara, bodhisattva of compassion

White-Robed Kannon, ca. 1887. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
White-Robed Kannon, ca. 1887

The Buddhist Triad, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Triad, 1922. The Saha Triad is a devotional motif in East Asian Buddhism showing the chief Buddha and bodhisattvas Gautama Buddha, Padmapani and Ksitigarbha

Asakusa Park, Tokyo - Senso-ji Temple
Senso-ji - an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa Park, Tokyo, Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Image depicting the thousand arms Avalokiteshvara, the eleven headed Avalokiteshvara with thousand arms
2562078 Image depicting the thousand arms Avalokiteshvara, the eleven headed Avalokiteshvara with thousand arms and 1022 eyes symbolising infinite compassion (gouache on cloth)

Avalokitesvara Bhodisattva, Pala style, from Java, 9th century AD
3584301 Avalokitesvara Bhodisattva, Pala style, from Java, 9th century AD by Javanese School, (9th Century); National Museum, Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info.: Avalokitesvara Bhodisattva, indian art)

Thousand armed and thousand eyed Avalokiteshvara, But Thap pagoda, Bach Ninh province, 1656 (lacquered wood)
5309901 Thousand armed and thousand eyed Avalokiteshvara, But Thap pagoda, Bach Ninh province, 1656 (lacquered wood) by Vietnamese School, (17th century); Museum of Fine Arts, Hanoi

Mount Nachi in Kii Province, No. 1 on the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route (Saikoku junrei ichiban... 1858)
Mount Nachi in Kii Province, No. 1 on the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route (Saikoku junrei ichiban Kishu Nachisan), from the series " The Miracles of Kannon (Kannon reigenki)", 1858

Mount Hokke in Harima Province, No. 26 on the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route (Saikoku junrei nij... 1859)
Mount Hokke in Harima Province, No. 26 on the Saikoku Pilgrimage Route (Saikoku junrei nijurokuban Harima Hokkezan), from the series " The Miracles of Kannon (Kannon reigenki)", 1859

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Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion, is a revered figure in various cultures across Asia. From paintings to statues, this bodhisattva's presence can be felt in different forms and styles. In Kathmandu, Nepal, a mesmerizing painting captures the essence of compassion. The colors blend harmoniously as the deity emanates serenity and benevolence. Moving eastward to Seoul, South Korea, Kwanseum Bosal stands tall as a symbol of compassion. This statue exudes grace and tranquility, inviting devotees to seek solace in its divine presence. Traveling back in time to the 12th century China, we encounter a captivating statuette of Kuan-Yin as a Bodhisattva. Its intricate details showcase the craftsmanship that went into creating this masterpiece. An enigmatic depiction emerges from history with Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva from 1593. Though its creator remains unknown, their artistry shines through every delicate stroke on this ethereal artwork. Stepping into Angkor Thom's bridge and doorway captured in an old black-and-white photograph from c. 1912 transports us to ancient times when Avalokitesvara's influence was deeply rooted within Cambodian culture. Returning once again to Kathmandu's vibrant streets brings us face-to-face with another awe-inspiring painting at Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo's Asakusa Park. Here devotees find solace amidst bustling city life. The thousand arms Avalokiteshvara depicted on cloth showcases infinite compassion through its eleven heads and countless eyes - an embodiment of boundless empathy for all beings. From Java comes an exquisite Pala-style sculpture dating back to the 9th century AD. This representation highlights how Avalokitesvara transcends borders and time periods while remaining eternally relevant.