Avalokiteshvara Padmapani 7th century Pakistan (Swat Valley) Bodhisattva as the lotus-bearer Padmapani was a favored form of Avalokiteshvara, the embodiment of Buddhist compassion. His identifiers are the lotus (padma) held in his left hand, and the small figure of the Buddha Amitabha atop his head. In this early representation, he sits in royal ease, with one leg pendant and a hand poised as if gesturing contemplation. The antelope skin over his shoulder is a reminder of his ascetic nature, akin to Shiva. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7927. Avalokites
Avalokiteshvara Padmapani 7th century Pakistan (Swat Valley) Bodhisattva as the lotus-bearer Padmapani was a favored form of Avalokiteshvara, the embodiment of Buddhist compassion. His identifiers are the lotus (padma) held in his left hand, and the small figure of the Buddha Amitabha atop his head. In this early representation, he sits in royal ease, with one leg pendant and a hand poised as if gesturing contemplation. The antelope skin over his shoulder is a reminder of his ascetic nature, akin to Shiva. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7927. Avalokiteshvara Padmapani, Part 1 Play or pause #7927. Avalokiteshvara Padmapani, Part 2 Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Avalokiteshvara Padmapani 39346
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