I need help identifying this gorgeous statue. In the store where I found it, the woman said that this is a goddess, but I'm not sure. She is sitting on a lotus holding an orb in her hands. Her eyes are not closed, but looking down. It's absolutely beautiful, but I would like to know who she is. If she is Hindu or what other religion she or he is from.
Any background information, or pictures would be extremely helpful.
picture:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/geniebeans/question.jpg
2007-10-15 16:54:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That looks like it could be Kwan Yin.
http://www.exoticindiaart.com/article/kuanyin/
http://www.fengshuifusion.com/product_info.php/cPath/74_73/products_id/777
It's a beautiful statue. Congratulations on finding it.
2007-10-15 16:59:36 · answer #1 · answered by prairiecrow 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I Googled the description you provided. As I looked at different images one name popped out quiet frequently (her features were also somewhat resembling your picture), so I Googled the name under images. Found an exact picture.
She is a Chinese(Buddhist) goddess by the name of Kwan Yin(as Prariecrow and others have mentioned). I have homework to do so here is a link that will hopefully lead you in the right direction.
Just scroll down after reaching "Hindu and Buddhist Statues" category
Peace:-)
2007-10-16 00:18:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi
That looks like Samantabhadra
She was one of the attendants to the historical Buddha, Prince Gautama
She is also known as Fugen Bosatu in Japan
The lotus is a symbol of Buddha thats what leads me in this direction. Fugen Bosatu is thought to protect those who recite the Lotus Sutra
2007-10-15 23:58:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is definately Guan Yin. Guan Yin is the bodhisattva of compassion as venerated by East Asian Buddhists, usually as a female. She is also known as the Chinese Bodhisattva of Compassion.
In Japanese, Guanyin is pronounced Kannon (観é³) or more formally Kanzeon (観ä¸é³); the spelling Kwannon, based on a pre-modern pronunciation, is sometimes seen. In Korean, the Bodhisattva is called Gwan-eum or Gwanse-eum, In Thai, the name is called Kuan Eim (à¸à¸§à¸à¸à¸´à¸¡) or Prah Mae Kuan Eim (à¸à¸£à¸°à¹à¸¡à¹à¸à¸§à¸à¸à¸´à¸¡),and in Vietnamese, the name is Quan Ãm or Quan Thế Ãm Bá» Tát.
2007-10-16 00:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by gawdhed 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
This is Kuan Yin, the Chinese godess of mercy. She is often depicted as sitting on a lotus. Sometimes she is holding a vase.
2007-10-16 00:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by OKIM IM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It reminds me of Kwan Yin. The statue of her that I bought for a friend looked younger and more delicate though. It is a beautiful statue.
)o( Blessed Be!
2007-10-16 00:01:55 · answer #6 · answered by whillow95 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Most Hindu goddesses are portrayed in sculpture and art with four arms...this one appears to be Buddhist. You're right, it is beautiful.
2007-10-16 00:02:06 · answer #7 · answered by Tut Uncommon 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Looks like Saraswati to me.
edit-- Ahh, no it's not.
I'm pretty sure this should help!
http://www.sanatansociety.org/hindu_gods_and_goddesses.htm
2007-10-15 23:58:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm no expert, but that looks like the Buddha.
2007-10-15 23:59:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm... Guan Yin?
2007-10-15 23:58:15 · answer #10 · answered by Underground Man 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋