Antique Chinese Style Seated Bodhisattvas Kwan Yin or Guanyin Statue - 35cm/14"

Antique Chinese Style Seated Bodhisattvas Kwan Yin or Guanyin Statue - 35cm/14"

Measurements H 35cm/14"

A magnificent antique Chinese style Bodhisattvas of Compassion, Kwan Yin or Guanyin sculpture. 

In the vast pantheon of Buddhist deities, few figures embody the essence of compassion and mercy as profoundly as Guanyin, also known as Kuan Yin or Avalokiteshvara. Revered across East Asia, Guanyin holds a special place in the hearts of millions as the Bodhisattva of Compassion. 

The origins of Guanyin can be traced back to ancient India, where Avalokiteshvara, the male Bodhisattva of Compassion, was venerated. According to Buddhist tradition, Avalokiteshvara vowed to aid all sentient beings in their suffering and postpone his own enlightenment until all beings were liberated from samsara.

As Buddhism spread to China, Avalokiteshvara underwent a transformation, evolving into Guanyin, a female deity. Beginning in the ninth century, Chinese images of Avalokiteshvara assumed an ambiguous gender identity. This development coincides with Buddhist texts in which bodhisattvas demonstrate the constructed nature of their gender by magically transforming it. 

Guanyin occupies a central role in Chinese Buddhist practice, serving as a source of inspiration, guidance, and protection for devotees. Her compassionate nature embodies the ideal of selfless service and unconditional love, inspiring followers to cultivate compassion in their own lives and alleviate the suffering of others.

Devotees often turn to Guanyin in times of distress, seeking her intercession and blessings for health, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment. Her manifold forms and attributes cater to the diverse needs and aspirations of his worshippers, making her accessible to people from all walks of life.

Here, Guanyin is seated on a beautiful pedestal, the hands are placed in the Dhyana Mudra. The right hand rests on top of the left hand, with the thumbs gently touching, forming a subtle triangle or circle. The Buddha's back is straight, and the gaze is lowered, signifying deep concentration and inner reflection.

The Meditation or Dhyana Buddha has a peaceful countenance with downcast introspective eyes and a firm brow. This hand gesture promotes the energy of meditation, deep contemplation and unity with higher energy.

Her hair is piled high on the head. Her gaze serene and slightly downcast. 

The detail and quality of this piece are unmistakeable.  

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