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The Many Manifestations of Avalokiteshvara

New York | 21 August
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A s one of the most beloved deities in Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, takes many forms and names, developed over time from various sutras and traditions. This September, twelve different figures of the bodhisattva will be offered in Bodies of Infinite Light, including six formerly in the renowned Chang Foundation Collection. Click ahead to discover more about the deity’s various emanations and representations.

The Many Manifestations of Avalokiteshvara

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