Thousand Arm Kannon Wood Block Print

Kannon is the Japanese name for Kuan Yin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Kannon means "she who watches and listens" to the suffering of all beings. This black and white woodblock print by renowned Vietnamese artist Dinh Luc is a contemporary rendering of the Thousand Arm Kannon (Senjyu Kannon, Jap.), one of the principal representations this Bodhisattva in Japanese Buddhism. With her thousand arms and hands, Kannon fulfills her vow to save all beings. Woodblock print on handmade paper under glass and wood frame. Made in Vietnam. 13 3/4" l x 13 3/4" w. Exclusive to our catalog.