1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara | Original Handpainted Lokeshvara Thangka |
1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara Original Hand-Painted Lokeshvara Thangka/chengrezig thangka: The "Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara," also known as Sahasrabhuja Avalokiteshvara, is one of the most venerated manifestations of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, in Mahayana Buddhism. This extraordinary depiction showcases Avalokiteshvara with numerous arms and multiple faces, each arm often holding a unique implement or forming a specific mudra (gesture). The numerous arms symbolize the Bodhisattva's immense ability to extend compassion and aid to countless sentient beings simultaneously. The many faces represent the Bodhisattva's ability to perceive the suffering of beings in all realms of existence. This form emphasizes Avalokiteshvara's boundless mercy and his commitment to assisting all who call upon him, embodying the ideal of compassionate action in the world. The visual and symbolic complexity of the Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara serves as a profound source of inspiration and