Avalokitesvara
a male bodhisattva, widely revered and identified with various persons and gods.
historical examples
for example, the power of avalokitesvara was separated from his protecting care and providence.
the religions of j-pan william elliot griffis
probably it refers to the legendary birth of their chief saint, avalokitesvara, who is said to have been born of a lotus flower.
the religious sentiment daniel g. brinton
in another temple we found the lamas holding service in worship of the many-handed buddha, avalokitesvara.
the unveiling of lhasa edmund candler
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