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Avalokitesvara

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Noun1.Avalokitesvara - a male BodhisattvaAvalokitesvara - a male Bodhisattva; widely associated with various gods and people
Avalokiteshvara
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He considers religion and politics in Tibet's imperial government and the place of Buddhism there, the language and phraseology of early Tibetan politics and religion, rituals in the Imperium and later continuity in the rituals of Tibetan Buddhism, and the pivotal role of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara in the intersection of religion and politics.
Buddhism and empire; the political and religious culture of early ... by Reference & Research Book News
The 13-inch-high statue, being said to be that of the Bodhisattva of compassion Avalokitesvara, may fetch 3,000-5,000 pounds.
Bronze Buddhist statue gifted by Gandhi to be auctioned in Bonhams by Asian News International
He said that even in Tibet where he is revered as the incarnation of Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of compassion, people had "rejected the policy, which could only go so far".
Tibetan exiles gather to discuss new strategy by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
 
 
 
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