Avalokitesvara
[ uhv-uh-loh-ki-teysh-ver-uh ]
/ ˌʌv əˌloʊ kɪˈteɪʃ vər ə /
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noun Buddhism.
a male Bodhisattva, widely revered and identified with various persons and gods.
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How to use Avalokitesvara in a sentence
In another temple we found the Lamas holding service in worship of the many-handed Buddha, Avalokitesvara.
The Unveiling of Lhasa|Edmund CandlerFor example, the power of Avalokitesvara was separated from his protecting care and providence.
The Religions of Japan|William Elliot GriffisProbably it refers to the legendary birth of their chief saint, Avalokitesvara, who is said to have been born of a lotus flower.
The Religious Sentiment|Daniel G. Brinton