TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sundström,Sofia
TI  - The compassionate Bodhisattva: unique Southeast Asian images of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara 
SN  - 9789088906176
AV  - BQ4710.A8 
U1  - 294.34211 23
PY  - 2020///]
CY  - Leiden
PB  - Sidestone Press
KW  - Avalokiteśvara
KW  - Buddhist gods
KW  - Dieux bouddhiques
KW  - fast
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; Intro -- Introduction -- Compassion and Buddhist texts -- Avalokiteśvara images in Southeast Asia -- Vietnam - a unique fashion style -- Malaysia - Avalokiteśvara with the unfailing noose -- Sumatra - the golden Avalokiteśvaras -- Borneo - the Sambas hoard -- The Sambas hoard and Buddhist texts -- Why would someone bury images? -- Java - the sorrowful Avalokiteśvara -- Thailand - Avalokiteśvaras of Prasat Muang Singh -- The importance of images -- Cambodia - the Radiant Avalokiteśvara -- Conclusion -- Who were the sponsors of these many Avalokiteśvara images? -- Images and drawings
N2  - Southeast Asia has a long history with Buddhism that continues to the present day. Centuries ago, Buddhism spread to various areas of Southeast Asia, where some of the greatest Buddhist images and monuments were produced over 1,000 years ago. These include the majestic Borobudur in Central Java and Angkor Thom in Cambodia. Images of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara in bronze were also produced in large numbers at this time.0This book deals with images of Avalokitesvara that are unique to specific countries of Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. It introduces a wider audience to the beauty and originality of Southeast Asian art. The text focuses on specific forms of Avalokitesvara images found in the different regions of Southeast Asia, illustrating the local developments of Buddhist art. This includes an exploration of both iconography and style, but will also highlight the continuous desire of the artists to portray the compassion for which Avalokitesvara is known. Even in today?s modern world, the idea of compassion becomes ever more vital and the Bodhisattva remains popular among all Buddhists. This book would be a source of knowledge, but perhaps most importantly, fantastical and beautiful images that in themselves are a comfort as they radiate the quality of Avalokitesvara: compassion
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