Eleven Headed Avalokiteshvara
author: Tove E. Neville
edition: 1999, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers
pages: 144
ISBN-10: 8121504570
Topic: Mahayana
Chapter 5.1 - Eleven-Headed Kuan-yin of China
This page describes Eleven-Headed Kuan-yin of China which is Chapter 5.1 located on page 65 of the Iconography of Eleven-Headed Avalokitesvara as Kuan-Yin (in China, Kuan Eum in Korea and Kannon in Japan) 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 “Iconography of Eleven-Headed Avalokitesvara as Kuan-Yin (in China, Kuan Eum in Korea and Kannon in Japan)”. 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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The gods of northern Buddhism [by Alice Getty]
Kwan-yin (feminine). III. a. Represented on the sea. b. Represented on a cloud Kwo-hai (feminine). Kwan- shi-yin. IV. Seated on a lion. Kwan-yin Simhanada (feminine). V. Group of eight Kwan-yin (masculine or feminine). Pa-nan. VI. Group of thirthy-two Kwan-yin (masculine) San-sh'i-ri'-siang. VII. Kwan-yin with crown of eight heads called 'eight-faced' (masculine). II. More than two arms. I. Kwan-yin with ten arms (feminine). II. Kwan-yin with eighteen arms (masculine)....
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Socially Engaged Buddhism (with reference to Australian society) [by Phuong Thi Thu Ngo]
Avalokitesvara s (Kuan Yin) Birthday: In this festival, people celebrate the Bodhisattva ideal represented by Avalokitesvara. He represents the perfection of compassion in the Mahayana traditions of Tibetan, Vietnamese, Chinese, Taiwanese, etc. It takes place on the full moon day in March. In Tibet, prayer is observed regularly. Tibetans pray in a special way....
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Sutra of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Fundamental Vows
Padmapani Buddha Again, there was a Buddha by the name of Padmapani, one of the forms of Avalokiteshvara (Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy) holding a lotus. Any male or female, who has the opportunity of listening to the name of this Buddha will merit by a rebirth in the six Deva Lokas (i.e. Heaven of Desire) for one thousand times and be within the bliss of Buddhahood. 4....
Read full contents: Chapter 9 - The Chanting of the Buddha's Name
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[Eleven Headed Avalokiteshvara: index]
[Preface]
[Introduction (general description of Avalokiteshvara)]