Eleven Headed Avalokiteshvara
author: Tove E. Neville
edition: 1999, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers
pages: 144
ISBN-10: 8121504570
Topic: Mahayana
Chapter 2.6 - Origin Based on Hindu Deities and Their Iconography
This page describes Origin Based on Hindu Deities and Their Iconography which is Chapter 2.6 located on page 15 of the The Origins of Eleven-Headed Avalokitesvara Some Suggested Origins in the book: Eleven Headed Avalokiteshvara by Tove E. Neville. This book recounts the occurence of the eleven-headed form of Avalokitesvara (Avalokiteshvara); also known as Chenresigs, Kuan-yin, or Kannon. It is part of the series “The Origins of Eleven-Headed Avalokitesvara Some Suggested Origins”. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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[Eleven Headed Avalokiteshvara: index]
[Preface]
[Introduction (general description of Avalokiteshvara)]