Kwan-Yin on an Elephant: Large Bronze Buddhist Statue
An exquisite bronze statue of Kwan-Yin holding a lotus and sitting on a six-tusked elephant.
Kwan-Yin is the Bodhisattva of compassion and the human condition.
The elephant represents "the driving force for one's life path. It decides and then you decide."
"'See how I don't have to try to hard,' explains Kuan Yin. 'The elephant effortlessly carries me on her back.'"
-from The Kuan Yin Scriptures: The Teachings & Parables of the Goddess Of Compassion & Mercy
Kwan-Yin holds a lotus with both hands. Her long hair flows from a tiara over her shoulders and back. She and the elephant are both sumptuously attired in patterned fabric with coins, beads, and fringe, and both seem to be resting quietly.
Kwan-Yin is also be called Quan Yin, Guanyin, Guanshiyin, Quán Thế Âm, Phra Mae Kuan Eim, and there are a number of variations on the spelling.
Feng Shui practicers should face this statue northwest for peace of mind, knowledge, wisdom, and strength.
