Eleven Headed Avalokiteshvara
author: Tove E. Neville
edition: 1999, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers
pages: 144
ISBN-10: 8121504570
Topic: Mahayana
Chapter 4.2 - Buddhism in North China and the Interchange of Buddhist Art Styles in North and South
as Pertaining to the Eleven-Headed Kuan-yin
This page describes Buddhism in North China and the Interchange of Buddhist Art Styles in North and South: as Pertaining to the Eleven-Headed Kuan-yin which is Chapter 4.2 located on page 44 in the book: Eleven Headed Avalokiteshvara by Tove E. Neville. This book recounts the occurence of the eleven-headed form of Avalokitesvara (Avalokiteshvara); also known as Chenresigs, Kuan-yin, or Kannon. It is part of the series “Background for the Eleven-Headed Kuan-Yin in China”. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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[Eleven Headed Avalokiteshvara: index]
[Preface]
[Introduction (general description of Avalokiteshvara)]