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A Stunning Japanese Hand Painting Gouache of Kannon Seated on a Lotus: Antique gouache painting on paper depicting Kannon seated on a lotus among clouds; softly colored and with shades of red. Not framed. Probably Edo Period. Condition: Handling and edge wear. Size 14¼ x 9¾ in. Guanyin (in pinyin; previous transliterations Quan Yin, Kwan Yin, or Kuanyin) is an East Asian goddess of mercy, and a bodhisattva associated with compassion as venerated by Mahayana Buddhists. The name Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means "Observing the Sounds (or Cries) of the World". She is also sometimes referred to as Guanyin Pusa (simplified Chinese: traditional Chinese: pinyin: Guānyīn Púsà; literally: "Bodhisattva Guanyin"). Some Buddhists believe that when one of their adherents departs from this world, they are placed by Guanyin in the heart of a lotus, and then sent to the western pure land of Sukhāvatī. In Japanese Vajrayāna, or Shingon Buddhism, Amitābha is seen as one of the thirteen Buddhist deities to whom practitioners can pay homage. Buddhism and Shinto were both still important in Tokugawa Japan. Buddhism, combined with neo-Confucianism, provided standards of social behavior. Although not as powerful politically as it had been in the past, Buddhism was espoused by the upper classes. Proscriptions against Christianity benefited Buddhism in 1640 when the bakufu ordered everyone to register at a temple. Buddhist influences—in effect, foreign influences—for contaminating Japan's ancient ways. Japan was the land of the kami and, as such, had a special destiny. Buddhist beliefs. Study of mathematics, astronomy, cartography, engineering, and medicine were encouraged. Emphasis was placed on quality of workmanship, especially in the arts. Art work, exemplified by beautiful woodblock prints (known as ukiyo-e), were all part of this flowering of culture. Their search for enjoyment became known as ukiyo (the floating world), an ideal world of fashion, popular entertainment, and the discovery of aesthetic qualities in art objects and actions of everyday life. The odd angles and shapes with design emphasis on flat planes and strong linear outlines, later had a profound impact on such Western artists as Edgar Degas and Vincent van Gogh. *Our job is to find and target great art by collecting a vast array of contemporary, vintage, antique and collectible items from across the globe. Individually handcrafted, we breathe new life into these forgotten relics by giving back each piece it's unique story. *All of the art is edited and chosen by us for its high quality and workmanship before posting. These collectibles have been selected with the artist & collector in mind. We are committed to enhancing our customer’s lives by discovering creating, and pointing out only the best art we can find in the world today. We Are Taste-Makers, Art Advisers, Consultants & Publishers Of Spectacular Art Stories. Our job is to be intermediaries between buyers and sellers. We are vetting for high end art patrons. We are determined to catalog the world's most exceptional art and share it with everyone.

Guanyin, also known as Quan Yin, Kwan Yin, or Kuanyin, is a bodhisattva associated with compassion and mercy in Mahayana Buddhism, and is venerated as a goddess in East Asian cultures. The history of Guanyin can be traced back to ancient India, where the concept of bodhisattvas originated within the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. According to Buddhist tradition, Guanyin was originally a male bodhisattva named Avalokiteshvara, who was highly revered for his compassion and vowed to alleviate the suffering of all sentient beings. However, over time, Avalokiteshvara's image and attributes evolved as Buddhism spread to different regions of Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. In China, Guanyin is often depicted as a female figure with a serene and compassionate expression, and is known as the "Goddess of Mercy." She is believed to hear the cries and pleas of those in need, and is known to assist those who call upon her for help. Guanyin is often portrayed holding a vase of pure water or a willow branch, which symbolizes healing and compassion. She is also sometimes depicted with multiple arms and eyes, signifying her ability to reach out and see the suffering of all beings. Guanyin's popularity spread to other East Asian countries, where she is also revered as a compassionate and merciful figure. In Japan, she is known as Kannon and is regarded as a bodhisattva associated with compassion and healing. In Korea, she is known as Gwan-eum or Gwanse-eum, and in Vietnam, she is known as Quan Âm. In each culture, Guanyin is often depicted differently, but the underlying theme of compassion and mercy remains consistent. The history of Guanyin is deeply intertwined with the development and spread of Mahayana Buddhism in East Asia, and her veneration continues to be an important aspect of Buddhist practice and devotion in the region. She is often invoked by devotees for protection, guidance, and blessings, and is regarded as a source of compassion and solace for those who are suffering.

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In the Mahayana, the Buddha tends not to be viewed as merely human, but as the earthly projection of a beginningless and endless, omnipresent being beyond the range and reach of thought. Moreover, in certain Mahayana sutras, the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha are viewed essentially as One: all three are seen as the eternal Buddha himself.



The Buddha's death is seen as an illusion, he is living on in other planes of existence, and monks are therefore permitted to offer "new truths" based on his input. Mahayana also differs from Theravada in its concept of śūnyatā (that ultimately nothing has existence), and in its belief in bodhisattvas (enlightened people who vow to continue being reborn until all beings can be enlightened).



Celestial Buddhas are individuals who no longer exist on the material plane of existence, but who still aid in the enlightenment of all beings.