Avalokitesvara

[ uhv-uh-loh-ki-teysh-ver-uh ]

noun

, Buddhism.

1. a male Bodhisattva, widely revered and identified with various persons and gods.

Example Sentences

In another temple we found the Lamas holding service in worship of the many-handed Buddha, Avalokitesvara.

From Project Gutenberg

For example, the power of Avalokitesvara was separated from his protecting care and providence.

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Probably it refers to the legendary birth of their chief saint, Avalokitesvara, who is said to have been born of a lotus flower.

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