Avalokiteshvara with nine heads and six arms, from Dunhuang, Gansu Province, Tang Dynasty (618-907)

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Avalokiteshvara with nine heads and six arms is a notable artwork from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), found in the Dunhuang caves in Gansu Province, China. This mural is attributed to an anonymous artist, and itly portrays Avalokiteshvara, a pivotal figure in Mahayana Buddhism, widely revered as the embodiment of the compassion of all Buddhas.

The unique depiction features Avalokiteshvara with nine heads and six arms, each lovingly rendered by the artist to convey aspects of the divine being's sagacity, serenity, and spiritual prowess. The nine heads symbolize Avalokiteshvara's omniscience, the ability to perceive the suffering of sentient beings in all realms of existence. One of the heads is often depicted as wrathful, representing Avalokiteśvara's determination to battle against human suffering.

The six arms, meanwhile, represent the six perfections (paramitas) that Avalokiteshvara helps all beings to accomplish: charity, morality, patience, diligence, meditation, and wisdom. Each hand holds a distinctive object, such as a lotus or prayer beads, further illustrating these virtues.

Set against the backdrop of a paradisiacal realm, the vibrant colors and the meticulous brushwork used in the mural reflect the artistic mastery of Tang Dynasty's painters. The mural holds additional significance as an invaluable resource for the study of Buddhist thought, iconography, and Tang Dynasty aesthetics. It is one of the thousands of murals found in the Dunhuang cave complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as a nexus of culture and faith along the Silk Road for several centuries.

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