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Padmapani Lokeshvara, Gupta Period, 6th Century, Sarnath

Padmapani Lokeshvara – the oldest form of Avalokiteshvara

In this article we will read about Padmapani Lokeshvara, the meaning and origin of his name, His iconography, and why devotees worship Him.

Sahasrabhuja Lokeshvara – thousand armed Avalokiteshvara

This article is about thousand armed Avalokiteshvara (Sahasrabhuja Lokeshvara) – His legend, His iconography and how He helped His devotee. Legend of Sahasrabhuja Lokeshvara – the thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara as per […]

four-armed Cundi, 8th Century CE, Udayagiri, Jajpur Odisha

Cundi – The Female manifestation of Avalokiteshvara

The article discusses Buddhist Goddess Cundi, references to her in ancient scriptures, her iconography, and the reasons devotees revere Her.

Cakrasaṃvara, Bhaumakara period, 11th century, Udayagiri, Odisha. Four faced, twelve arm Cakrasaṃvara standing in alidhasana on a double lotus pedestal in Vajrahumakara mudra

Cakrasaṃvara- The tantric emanation of Avalokiteśvara

This article is about Cakrasaṃvara – the meaning, significance, His story, association with Hinduism and the Iconography.

Four-armed Amoghapasha, from Udayagiri - 8th-9th century, District Jajpur, Odhisha

Amoghapasha Lokeshvara – The eight-armed form of Avalokiteshvara

This article is about Amoghapasha – The eight-armed form of Avalokiteshvara, His iconography, His Dharani and peculiarity of His Dharani.

Avalokiteśvara at Matho Gompa, Leh

Avalokiteśvara – the Bodhisattva of compassion

This article is about Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara. Who is He? The meaning of His name, His iconography, His mention in ancient literature and the advantages of reciting His name and mantra. […]

Aparmita @Matho Gompa, Leh

Aparmita Buddha – One of the three Buddhist Deities of long-life

This article is about Aparmita Buddha – Who is He, the story of His origin, Iconography, and differences with Amitabha Buddha.

6-7 century, Wall painting fragment from Balwaste representing Vairocana as Cosmic Buddha

6-7 century, A Wall painting fragment of Vairocana as Cosmic Buddha from Balwaste , in his vishwaroop or all-encompassing form

Vairocana Buddha – the first of the five Dhyani Buddhas

This article is about Vairocana Buddha – the meaning of word Vairocana, who is Vairocana Buddha, His Iconography and His mention in the ancient literature. Meaning of the word Vairocana […]

Ratnasambhava Buddha at Lamayuru gompa, Leh

Ratnasambhava Buddha – The third of the five Dhyani Buddha

This article is about Ratnasambhava Buddha – Who is He? His iconography, His mention in literature, and His doctrine & advantages of worshipping Him. Meaning of Ratnasambhava Ratnasambhava Buddha is […]