(A02) Sandalwood Seated Kuan Yin on Lotus

Description

Seated Kuan Yin on Lotus refers to a specific representation of the bodhisattva Kuan Yin, also known as Avalokiteshvara, who is a central figure in Mahayana Buddhism. Kuan Yin is revered as the embodiment of compassion and is highly venerated by practitioners seeking guidance, mercy, and protection.

In the Seated Kuan Yin on Lotus depiction, Kuan Yin is portrayed in a seated position on a lotus flower. The lotus is a symbol of purity and enlightenment in Buddhism, as it emerges from the muddy waters but remains unstained. The choice of a lotus as a seat for Kuan Yin signifies her transcendence above the suffering of the world.

Kuan Yin is often depicted in a serene and compassionate manner, with a calm facial expression and gentle demeanor. She may be shown with multiple arms, each holding different symbolic objects, such as a lotus flower, a rosary, a vase, or a willow branch. These attributes represent various aspects of her compassionate nature and the means by which she assists sentient beings.

The Seated Kuan Yin on Lotus image represents Kuan Yin’s deep compassion and her commitment to relieving suffering in the world. It serves as a reminder for practitioners to cultivate compassion, kindness, and mercy in their own lives and to seek solace and guidance from Kuan Yin in times of difficulty or hardship.