Simhanada Lokeshvara

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Title: The Encompassing Compassion of Simhanada Lokeshvara Artist: Anonymous from Sultanganj, Bidar, India Date: 11th Century Medium: Solid Stone Dimensions: Unknown Accession Number: 1885A1472.1 Credit: Presented by Samuel Thornton This powerful sculpture represents Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of infinite compassion, in the majestic form of Simhanada Lokeshvara. Within the vast expanse of Buddhist faith, a Bodhisattva is an enlightened being who has transcended the boundaries of human existence and possesses the capacity for enlightenment, yet they have sworn to withhold full Buddhahood until every sentient being on this planet has achieved spiritual liberation. Avalokiteshvara often appears carrying a lotus flower, a beautiful and resilient bloom that emerges from the murky depths of muddy water, symbolizing the incredible potential within all beings to attain enlightenment. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World," a groundbreaking non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe, available for free to everyone. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, inviting anyone with intriguing artifacts nearby to contribute. If you have fascinating items that you'd like to share, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate in this extraordinary project. Scanned using photogrammetry and processed with Agisoft PhotoScan software.