Multi-handed Bodhisattva of Compassion

            This is another example of Tam Bao temple’s enthusiasm for Buddhist arts. The temple looked keen to create Buddhist arts based on, but without being constrained by, the traditions. Paintings in the backdrop may be showing some Khmer influence.

Avalokitesvara was a minor Bodhisattva in India but became extremely popular in the countries that observe Mahayana Buddhism. It was translated to Guanshiyin (観世音) or Guanyin (観音) in China, and pronounced Quán Thế Âm or Quan Âm in Vietnam. 
Multi-handed version of Avalokitesvara was probably inspired by Hindu deities such as Vishnu, Durga and Kali.

Avalokitesvara is a male Bodhisattva but he is often depicted in female figures in Vietnam and China. 
It would be an influence from folk beliefs that are deep rooted in Vietnam and the southern part of China.
   

Taken in: Vietnam / Tỉnh Kiến Giang / Hà Tiên (show map)

Taken on: February 9, 2023

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Vietnam

Ha Tien

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Sets appears in: • Trip to Mekong Delta 2023

Groups appears in: • Folk Art • Religions more » • Ricoh GR III « less

Camera: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. RICOH GR III, f/6.3, 1/15 sec, 18.3mm (=28mm), ISO 500 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. RICOH GR III
Aperture:	f/6.3
Exposure Time:	0.067 sec (1/15)
Focal Length:	18.3mm (35mm equivalent: 28mm)
ISO:	500
Exposure Bias:	-0.3 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Lightroom 6.4 (Macintosh)
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