Avalokiteshvara 12-inch ' the Three Longevity Deities

' the Three Longevity Deities

From an early age he was filled with a profound wish to reach the higher consciousness of an enlightened being

It gives the beads a luminous shine

this rugged wild silk fabric is made from the pierced cocoon of the Attacus Ricini moth whose larvae feed on the leaves of the castor oil tree

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Avalokiteshvara 12-inch ' the Three Longevity DeitiesAvalokiteshvara is the embodiment of the compassion of all beings both the enlightened and those striving for enlightenment. Compassion is fundamental to developing bodhicitta, or the awakening mind, which is the foundation of the Mahayana vehicle, and so Avalokiteshvara is often regarded as the most important deity in the Mahayana pantheon. The Dalai Lama is thought to be an earthly manifestation of Avalokiteshvara. Two forms of Avalokiteshvara are