antique khmer style seated bronze bodhisattva avalokiteshvara statue 24cm 11 Thoughtful Buddha The Buddhist disciples - Shariputra

The Buddhist disciples - Shariputra and Maudgalyayana are depicted either side of Buddha

mindfulness

” meaning bowing or adoration

not as muscular as earlier seventh century Khmer Vishnu images

antique khmer style seated bronze bodhisattva avalokiteshvara statue 24cm 11 Thoughtful Buddha The Buddhist disciples - ShariputraAntique Khmer Style Seated Bronze Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Statue 36cm 14" Measures (Height) 36cm 14" An antique Khmer style Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara statue. Bodhisattva are beings who have gained enlightenment but postpone their ascension to nirvana to help others achieve the blessed state. Avalokiteshvara is the earthly form of the eternal Buddha Amitabha, who can often be seen in Avalokiteshvaras headdress in art. The bodhisattva was charged