Bodhisattva Collection (#2)

Bodhisattva, 8th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva, 8th century

Pensive Bodhisattva, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Pensive Bodhisattva, 5th century

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 5th century

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 11th century

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Maitreya, 11th century

The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 11th century

Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha, 18th century. Creator: Anonymous
Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha, 18th century. Private Collection

Seated Avalokiteshvara (Kwanum), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Avalokiteshvara (Kwanum), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, 15th-early 16th century

Kannon, 710-794 A.D.. Creator: Unknown
Kannon, 710-794 A.D

Bodhisattva, between 794 and 1185. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva, between 794 and 1185

A thangka of Amitabha in the Pureland of Sukhavati, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
A thangka of Amitabha in the Pureland of Sukhavati, 18th century. Private Collection

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 4 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 4 of 7), Ming dynasty

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 7 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 7 of 7), Ming dynasty

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 5 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 5 of 7), Ming dynasty

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 3 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 3 of 7), Ming dynasty

Basu Sennin, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Basu Sennin, 19th century

Temple Lamp with the Buddhist God Chintamani Lokeshvara and Attendants, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Temple Lamp with the Buddhist God Chintamani Lokeshvara and Attendants, Late 19th century

Heavenly Spirit: Karyobinga, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Heavenly Spirit: Karyobinga, 18th century

Heavenly Spirit: Karyobinga, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Heavenly Spirit: Karyobinga, 18th century

Jizo Bosatsu, between c.1070 and c.1120. Creator: Unknown
Jizo Bosatsu, between c.1070 and c.1120

Kannon (image 1 of 2), between 1000 and 1200. Creator: Anon
Kannon (image 1 of 2), between 1000 and 1200

A Bodhisattva in a Shrine, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita... 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
A Bodhisattva in a Shrine, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100, 000 Verses), 13th-14th century

Thangka with scenes from the Buddha's Life, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka with scenes from the Buddha's Life, 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Vajrapani, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Vajrapani, 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Tsongkhapa, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Tsongkhapa, 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo, 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of the thousand-armed Avalokitesvara, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of the thousand-armed Avalokitesvara, 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Panjaranatha Mahakala (Gur Gonpo), 13th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Panjaranatha Mahakala (Gur Gonpo), 13th century. Private Collection

Thangka of the six-armed Mahakala, 19th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of the six-armed Mahakala, 19th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Panjaranatha Mahakala (Gur Gonpo), 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Panjaranatha Mahakala (Gur Gonpo), 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Padmasambhava with scenes from his life, Early 19th cen.. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Padmasambhava with scenes from his life, Early 19th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Mahasiddha Virupa, 19th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Mahasiddha Virupa, 19th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Guru Dromtönpa, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Guru Dromtonpa, 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Green Tara, Savior from the Eight Dangers, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Green Tara, Savior from the Eight Dangers, 18th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Arhat Abheda, 19th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Arhat Abheda, 19th century. Private Collection

Thangka of Amoghapasa, 18th century. Creator: Tibetan culture
Thangka of Amoghapasa, 18th century. Private Collection

Probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between 591 and 618. Creator: Unknown
Probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between 591 and 618

Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future, between 386 and 470. Creator: Unknown
Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future, between 386 and 470

Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future (image 2 of 2), between c.500 and c.534. Creator: Unknown
Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future (image 2 of 2), between c.500 and c.534

Head of a Bodhisattva (Pusa), between c.700 and c.800. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Bodhisattva (Pusa), between c.700 and c.800

Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy (image 2 of 2), between c.700 and c.800. Creator: Unknown
Probably Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy (image 2 of 2), between c.700 and c.800

Meeting of the Bodhisattvas Manjusri (Wenshu) and Samantabhadra (Puxian), Middle Tang dynasty. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the Bodhisattvas Manjusri (Wenshu) and Samantabhadra (Puxian), Middle Tang dynasty

Head of a Bodhisattva, Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva... between c.1450-c.1550. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Bodhisattva, Probably Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between c.1450 and c.1550

Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between c.1644 and c.1700. Creator: Unknown
Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between c.1644 and c.1700

Probably Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future, between 550 and 577. Creator: Unknown
Probably Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future, between 550 and 577

A Goddess, and the Goddess Mahapratisara, Two Folios from a Pancharaksha... between 1160 and 1161. Creator: Unknown
A Goddess, and the Goddess Mahapratisara, Two Folios from a Pancharaksha (The Five Protective Charms) (image 2 of 3), between 1160 and 1161

Buddha and two monks, 3rd cen. AD. Creator: Central Asian Art
Buddha and two monks, 3rd cen. AD. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan

Sun god Surya on his chariot. Copy of a painted mural inside the niche of a Bamiyan Buddha... 1935
Sun god Surya on his chariot. Copy of a painted mural inside the niche of a Bamiyan Buddha from the 7th century. Destroyed by th, 1935. Found in the collection of the Musee Guimet, Paris

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"Bodhisattva: Embodiments of Compassion and Wisdom" In the realm of Buddhist art, the concept of a bodhisattva is beautifully depicted through various masterpieces. From ancient sculptures to intricate thangkas, these representations capture the essence of enlightenment and compassion. One such artwork is the statue of Amitabha, the Buddha of the Western Pure Land. Created around 1700, its serene countenance emanates tranquility and peace. Similarly, Prajnaparamita, the Goddess of Transcendental Wisdom carved in c. 1300 from andesite stone showcases her profound knowledge and insight. Moving towards South Korea's capital city Seoul, we encounter Kwanseum Bosal or Avalokitesvara - known as Bodhisattva of Compassion. This sculpture stands tall as a symbol of empathy and mercy for all beings. Traveling back in time to China during the 12th century, we find a statuette depicting Kuan-Yin as a Bodhisattva. Its delicate craftsmanship portrays her benevolence while holding space for devotees seeking solace. Guan Yin appears again in another form - as Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva created by an unknown artist in 1593. The intricately detailed sculpture exemplifies Guan Yin's divine grace amidst blooming lotus flowers. Vajrasattva takes us into early 19th-century Tibetan culture with his ethereal presence representing purity and transformation through Vajrayana Buddhism practices. Shifting our focus to healing and medicine, Bhaisajyaguru emerges as an anonymous artist's creation circa 1319. This depiction emphasizes his role as Buddha dedicated to curing ailments both physical and spiritual. The captivating faces adorning Angkor Wat's Bayon Temple in Cambodia showcase diverse expressions embodying wisdom gained from centuries-old traditions within Asia’s cultural tapestry.