Thangka - Chenresig - Avalokitesvara 78 x 118 cm

Thangka size 78 x 118 cm with brocade frame, inside size 40 cm X 56 cm.

Chenrezig is the Tibetan form of Avolokiteshvara, a manifestation of Amitabha and of his various forms. His mantra is "OM MANI PADME HUM". He is the protector of Tibet. Forms with two arms (seldom), four arms and thousend arms (with eleven heads and one eye in each palm.) . The four-armed Avalokiteshvara is the Sadaksari-Lokeshvara or also called Kharcheri. He is white in colour, in one hand is the akshamala (rosary) and in the other hand a blue flower of compassion and the other tow hold a wishfulfilling gem (a sign of wisdom) to his heart in namaskara mudra, the gesture of prayer.