The Tibetan Iconography of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and other Deities
author: Lokesh Chandra
edition: 2002, D. K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
pages: 807
ISBN-10: 812460178X
ISBN-13: 9788124601785
Topic: Tibetan-buddhism
Cintamani-Avalokitesvara
This chapter describes Cintamani-Avalokitesvara located on page 360 and contained in the collection "Manifestations of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva" in the book Tibetan Iconography (a unique pantheon). This book deals with the iconography of deities within the Pantheon of Tibetan Buddhism, such as Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, Matrkas (Goddesses), Gurus (Teachers), Protective Deities and various other spiritual entities. The Buddhist art and iconography in this book is accompanied by Chinese eulogies.
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The gods of northern Buddhism [by Alice Getty]
The fourth world is the present one, created by Avalokitesvara (Dhyani-Bodhisattva). His spiritual father, Amitabha (Dhyani-Buddha), manifested himself on earth in the form of Gautama-Buddha, Sakya-muni. The Northern Buddhists believe that Avalokitesvara continues the work that Gautama Buddha began, and, in order to do so, incarnates himself in each successive Dalai-Lama of Lhassa....
Read full contents: Chapter IV - The Dhyani-bodhisattva
The Indian Buddhist Iconography [by Benoytosh Bhattachacharyya]
108 forms of Avalokiteshvara (94): Cintamani Lokeshvara. Fig. 94A: Cintamani Lokeshvara This is figure 94 in a series of 108 forms of Avalokiteshvara from the Macchandar Vahal, Kathmandu, Nepal. 94. Cintamani Lokeshvara. Also similar to No. 73, except that here he carries the Caitya in his right hand while the empty left is held near his navel.Pindapatra Lokeshvara. He is one-faced and two-armed and stands on a lotus. He holds the Pindapatra (the bowl) in his two hands near the navel....
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra [by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön]
People who commemorate (anusmaranti) the name of the bodhisattva Kouan-che-yin (Avalokiteshvara) are freed from all danger (see Appendix 3); all the more so if they commemorate the dharmadhatujakaya buddha. (* 1) Cf. p. 407F, note. (* 2) The lies of Kokalika followed by his fall into hell have already been noted, p. 63F, and told in full, p. 806–813FF. (* 3) See Dhvajagrasutra cited above, p. 1335–1338F....
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