Small printed thangka of Chenrezig or Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Great Compassion.
Brocade frame. Size 29 x 20 cm
Chenrezig (Sanskrit: Avalokitesvara) is the bodhisattva that symbolizes the compassion of all Buddhas. He has vowed to never rest until all beings enter nirvana. In order to do this he commonly takes a form with 1000 arms, 1000 eyes, and 11 heads to see and help everyone in need.
