Bodhisattva Lokesvara at Guimet Museum, Paris

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Amitabha's devoted servant, Avalokiteshvara, embodies the boundless compassion of all enlightened Buddhas. This revered bodhisattva is depicted in various cultures and forms, sometimes as a woman, Guanyin in Chinese Buddhism, or Lokesvara in Cambodia. In mainstream Mahayana Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is one of the most widely venerated bodhisattvas, also cherished unofficially by Theravada Buddhists. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative created by MyMiniFactory to build a digital library of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe. Scan The World is an open-source community project where anyone can contribute interesting items by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to find out how they can help.