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Re: Buddha Statues

Posted By: Phillip Adams
Posted Date: Jun 26, 2012 (09:10 AM)

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Hi Lama,
Your statue is Japanese and represents Juichimen Senju Kanon or the eleven headed Avalokitesvara, the Goddess of Mercy. This deity is very popular in Japan and there is a fabulous temple in Kyoto the Sanju Sangendo which contains 1001 life size or larger carved and gilt wood statues of this Goddess. The original temple hall was founded in 1164AD, burnt down in 1249 and rebuilt. This was completed in 1266







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