Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara Skillfully crafted by our woodwork

Skillfully crafted by our woodwork artisans

while his right hand rests on his knee

He is depicted here seated in the lotus posture

Cross over fastened on the right by 3 buttons

and acting upon his inclination to practice the Dharma

Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara Skillfully crafted by our woodworkAvalokiteshvara is the personification of all the compassion experienced by beings, both enlightened and those striving for enlightenment. According to Buddhist mythology, this particular form of Avalokiteshvara emanated when a more primordial form the four armed Avalokiteshvara swore a pledge that he would dedicate his entire existence to guiding beings from the paths of delusion. So intense was his motivation that he wished for his head to split