April 1, 2024
Tibetan 3-piece Alter of Kwan Yin
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Exquisite detail on this very old travel alter honoring Guan Yin. Guan Yin is one of the most universally beloved deities in the Buddhist tradition. Also known as Kuan Yin or Quan Yin in China, Tara and Avalokitesvara in Tibet, Quan'Am (Vietnam), Kannon (Japan), and Kanin (Bali). She is the embodiment of compassionate loving kindness. As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, She hears the cries of all beings. Quan Yin enjoys a strong resonance with the Christian Mary, the Mother of Jesus. This alter was discovered in Dunhuang, China, a rural city at the remote western end of the Great Wall. Since ancient times, Dunhuang has been the western hub of commerce and culture along the "Silk Road" between India, Tibet and China. It comes in 3 distinct and interlocking pieces and was probably used by traveling monks for worship. The details on the base, throne, robes and jewels is impressive and unique. The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, is considered to be the current incarnation of Tara.
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