Guan Yin Bodhisattva

Antique Rosewood and Elephant Ivory.

Guan Yin is the Bodhisattva of compassion as venerated by Buddhists. (Bodhi- Enlightened; sattva- Existence) Usually female, she is commonly known in the west as the “Goddess of Mercy” but in China’s indigenous religion, Taoism, she represents the pinnacle of compassion. Associated strongly with vegetarianism- she is represented in vegetarian restaurants as she “observes (hears) the cries of the world”.

“An enlightened being who, out of compassion, forgoes nirvana in order to save others.”

 
Location: China
Dimensions: 11 3/4" x 3 1/4" x 3"- Large 10 1/4" x 3" x 2 1/2"- Small
Price: SOLD