In the Nyingma Tradition there are uncounted numbers of Kama (oral) and Terma (treasure) traditions of Avalokiteshvara.Īmong all of the several dozen different iconographic forms of Avalokiteshvara the four armed form of the deity, Chaturbhuja, is the most commonly depicted. There are numerous New (Sarma) lineages and forms of practice which span all four Tantric Classifications. He is practiced by all traditions of Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhism. Regional & Chronological Chaturbhuja Examples:įor an iconographic description and an art analysis of Chaturbhuja see HAR #73807.Īvalokiteshvara is commonly referred to as the patron deity of Tibet. Chaturbhuja Main Page (Four Hands) | Masterworks Male Iconography, 男性尊神
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