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| Avalokitesvara Mongolian God Figures | |
Avalokitesvara , a bodhisattva especially associated with the principle of compassion, is the most popular figure in the pan-Asian Mahayana Buddhist pantheon. Worshiped and invoked in both male and female forms, Avalokitesvara is considered a potent savior in times of life-threatening dangers, who watches over all beings and heeds their cries of suffering and distress. He responds directly to the pleas of those in great need, while also serving in symbolic manner as the embodiment of the principle of compassion, a fundamental aspect of the Buddhist way of life. In addition to his numerous pan-Asian roles, Avalokitesvara has played a significant role in distinctive local traditions throughout Buddhist Asia. |
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| Issued Country | Mongolia |
| Issued Year | 1991 |
| Category | Buddhist Image Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |