Kannon Collection (#2)

Esoteric Form of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Esoteric Form of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century

Sanjusangen-do - a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan. The temple was founded in 1164 by Taira no Kiyomori for the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa

Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), Yuan/early Ming dynasty, late 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), Yuan/early Ming dynasty, late 14th century

The Bodhisattva Kannon, from the triptych Approach of the Amida Trinity, Kamakura Period; mid-13th century

Kannon Bosatsu, 12th / 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Kannon Bosatsu, 12th/14th century

Guanyin (Avalokitesvara), Liao dynasty (907-1125), 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Guanyin (Avalokitesvara), Liao dynasty (907-1125), 11th century

Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Holding a Lotus Flower, early 9th century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Four-Armed Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated in Lotus Position (Padmasana), 8th/9th century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 8th / 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 8th/9th century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated with Hand in Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra), 15th/16th century

Eleven-Headed and Six-Armed Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Standing... Tang dynasty, c
Eleven-Headed and Six-Armed Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Standing on a Lotus, Tang dynasty (618-907), c. 9th century

Head of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 9th century

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 9th / 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 9th/10th century

Bodhisattva Simhanada Lokeshvara, Pala period, about 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Simhanada Lokeshvara, Pala period, about 11th century

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 11th / 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 11th/12th century

White-Robed Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) in "Thrice-Bent"Pose
White-Robed Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) in " Thrice-Bent" Pose (Tribhanga), Holding a Vase with Nectar of Immortality (Amrta), Sui dynasty (589-618), early 7th century

Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), Dali kingdom (c. 937-1253), 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), Dali kingdom (c. 937-1253), 12th century

Head of Guanyin, late Northern Qi / Sui dynasty, late 6th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Guanyin, late Northern Qi/Sui dynasty, late 6th century

Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Holding Lotus-Form Cup, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Holding Lotus-Form Cup, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 14th century

Seated Guanyin, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), late 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Guanyin, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), late 17th/18th century

Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Standing before Flaming Aureole and Holding a Water Bottle, Eastern or Western Wei dynasty, c. mid-5th century (rededicated 594)

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Angkor period, 12th / 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Angkor period, 12th/13th century

Eleven-headed Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Juichimen Kannon), Kamakura period, 1185-1333

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Kannon), Heian period, late 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Kannon), Heian period, late 12th century

Statuette: Avalokiteshvara (Kuan yin), Period of Division, 520. Creator: Unknown
Statuette: Avalokiteshvara (Kuan yin), Period of Division, 520

Possibly Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Period of Division, 561. Creator: Unknown
Possibly Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), Period of Division, 561

Fragment of Guanyin of Eleven Heads, Tang dynasty, 703. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of Guanyin of Eleven Heads, Tang dynasty, 703

Willow-branch Guanyin, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Willow-branch Guanyin, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Formerly attributed to He Liu daizhao

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) with vase and willow twig, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Yan Liben

Standing Bodhisattva Guanyin (Sanskrit Avalokiteshvara), Sui dynasty, 581-618

Standing Bodhisattva Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), Early Tang dynasty, 700-750

Lanterns hanging from a gate to the entrance of the Buddhist Temple

The Bodhisattva Kannon, 1883 (ink, colour & gold on silk)
619078 The Bodhisattva Kannon, 1883 (ink, colour & gold on silk) by Kano Hogai (1828-88); 163x84.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Pigeons at Senjoji (Asakusa Kannon Temple) Meiji Era, 1877 (ink & colour on silk)
3066544 Pigeons at Senjoji (Asakusa Kannon Temple) Meiji Era, 1877 (ink & colour on silk) by Seitei, Watanabe (1851-1919); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Travellers climbing up a steep hill to pay homage to a kannon shrine in a cave by
1109177 Travellers climbing up a steep hill to pay homage to a kannon shrine in a cave by the waterfall (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai

Sanjusangen-do or Hall of the Lotus King, Kyoto, 1820s
Sanjusangen-do or Hall of the Lotus King, Buddhist temple near Kyoto. Home of the Thousand Armed Kannon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Pagoda of Canon (Kannon)
Pagoda dedicated to the deity Canon (Kwannon, Kannon, Quannon) More commonly refereed to as Kannon, this Buddhist deity personifies compassion and is known as the Goddess of Mercy

Idol of Canon
Canon idol (also referred to as kannon, kwannon) Date: 1737

Interior of the Temple of Quannon (Kannon) Kannon (Kwannon, Quannon) personifies compassion and is one of the most widely worshipped deities in Asia and Japan throughout both ancient

Canon, Japanese deity
Engraving of Canon, a God of Japan located in the Pagoda of Canon. Canon also known as (Kannon, Kwannon, Quannon) personifies compassion and is one of the most widely worshipped deities in Asia

Nyoirin Kannon, Kamakura Period (bronze)
1150085 Nyoirin Kannon, Kamakura Period (bronze) by Japanese School; 23.5x15.2x11.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: The distinct seated pose, known as " royal ease)

Nyoirin Kannon (bronze)
2628785 Nyoirin Kannon (bronze) by Japanese School; 23.5x15.2x.11.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Kannon is the Japanese name for the Indian Buddhist deity Avalokiteshvara)

The Buddhist Deity "Kanon"(engraving)
1619561 The Buddhist Deity " Kanon" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Buddhist Deity " Kanon")

Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara (Suwol Gwaneum bosal), mid-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara (Suwol Gwaneum bosal), mid-14th century

Elliot Marbles and Other Sculpture from the Central Museum Madras: Group 26, May-June 1858

Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara, 14th century. Avalokiteshvara (Korean: Suwol gwaneum) helped prevent calamities and diseases and safeguard travelers. Goryeo dynasty (918-1392)

Bodhisattva Maitreya... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Maitreya, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara with a devotee and Mahakali

Enthroned Four-armed Bodhisattva, Leaf from... Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita
Enthroned Four-armed Bodhisattva, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. possibly Amoghapasa, a form of Avalokitesvara, seated with legs crossed (sukhasana)

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"Exploring the Divine: Kannon and the Spiritual Wonders of Tokyo" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of compassion, as you wander through Asakusa Park in Tokyo. At its heart lies the magnificent Senso-ji Temple, adorned with a giant red lantern that illuminates both day and night. As you approach this sacred site, a silhouette of a Japanese Pagoda stands tall against the sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and ancient wisdom. Inside the temple awaits an extraordinary masterpiece - Water-moon Avalokiteshvara. Created by an unknown artist during the 14th century, it exudes grace and serenity. Delve deeper into Kannon's teachings by exploring "Universal Gateway, " Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra. Dating back to 1257 and crafted by Sugawara Mitsushige, this profound scripture reveals insights into enlightenment and liberation. Witness another facet of Kannon's embodiment through "White-Robed Kannon. " Painted around 1887 by Kawanabe Kyosai, this artwork portrays her compassionate nature with delicate brushstrokes that capture her essence. Venturing beyond Senso-ji Temple's main grounds brings you to Hozomon - an inner gate guarded by cherry blossoms alongside a five-story pagoda. The sight is nothing short of breathtaking; it encapsulates Japan's rich cultural heritage amidst natural beauty. Don't miss out on experiencing other sacred destinations along Japan's Saikoku Pilgrimage Route. Marvel at Utagawa Kunisada's intricate prints depicting Mount Nachi in Kii Province or Mount Hokke in Harima Province – both revered stops on this spiritual journey. Ishiyama Temple in Omi Province also beckons pilgrims seeking solace within its hallowed walls. Kannon invites all who seek solace to embark on a spiritual odyssey through these remarkable landmarks.