Avalokiteshvara

Western Pure Land, right side
Scene #19, Baodingshan, Dazu (map)

The Bodhisattva of Compassion, Amitayus' chief assistant, overlooks the Western Paradise with a kindly expression. Avalokiteshvara (Ch. Guanyin, Jp. Kannon) displays a standing image of Amitayus in his crown (a variant; typically the Amitayus is seated in meditation). His right hand holds a lotus stem (absent), and his left supports a bowl.