1000-Armed Chenrezig (Tibetan) or Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit stands on a
Lotus: symbolising bodhicitta as it grows from suffering (mud), works its' way up through the waters of life to the surface of Enlightenment.
On the lotus is a moon disc: method-aspect (sun = wisdom) or bodhicitta; wishing to lead all sentient beings to enlightenment.
Chenresig's white colour represents purity and lack of selfishness.
1000 arms: how compassion looks to all sentient beings and reaches out to help.
The hand palms with eyes represent method (bodhicitta); the eyes represent wisdom 1000-arm Chenresig by Bob Jacobson
Chenresig's 11 heads are actually 10, which are the 10 perfections and Amitabha Buddha on top as "family-sign".
The Jewel in the first two hands is a 'wish-fulfilling gem': bodhicitta, the fulfilment of self and others happiness.
Lotus in the hand: as above lotus: bodhicitta
The mala represents the mantra/tantric aspect
Bow & arrow: wisdom hitting the target of enlightenment
Wheel: Dharma wheel of continuous teachings
Vase: initiation, tantric aspect
Mudra of supreme generosity (bottom right hand): bestowing realisations, the compassionate action Deerskin: having perfected compassion & patience
3 Circles of hands: 1st the Dharmakaya, 2nd the Samboghakaya, the 3rd represents the Nirmanakaya.
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This is the Chinese Disabled Performing Arts Troupe (they are deaf). It took them over 10 whole years to get to such a high level of perfection.
They are trying to represent the Avalokirteshwara.
Much Metta
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