Pure Land Buddhism

淨土宗 The central idea of Pure Land Buddhism, the largest Chinese Mahayana Buddhism sect, is anyone chanting the name of Amitabha Buddha with total concentration and devotion may be reborn in Amitabha’s Western Paradise (Sukhavati), known as the Pure Land and will remain in that beautiful land free from pain and want studying the Dharma with Amitabha until they are ready for final enlightenment. Some believe those ready for the path to enlightenment arrive in the Pure Land on an open lotus; those requiring additional effort are brought to the Pure Land inside a closed lotus and returned to earth to further purify themselves by following Buddhist principles.

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    Antique Guanyin in Meditation on a Tiered Lotus Throne (16959WRK) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $495.00.Current price is: $420.75.
    H: 9.5″  W:4.25″  D: 3.375″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This delicate Pure Land school Guanyin in meditation sits on a remarkable, intricate and unique throne. Held up by a lotus stem in the center and surrounded by 9 lotus stems and flowers around the outside, it rests on  a footed base. With fine details and faded gilt surface it creates an aura of serenity and peace.

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    Antique Guanyin with Amitabha in Crown, China (16380B-LOK) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $1,300.00.Current price is: $1,105.00.
    H: 13.75”  W: 7”  D: 4.5” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT 213-568-3030 or email [email protected]

    This  delicately detailed Guanyin statue in meditation on a two-tiered backless throne has flowing braids, simple necklace, and voluminous robes indicating her regal status, while her pendulous ears, compassionate downcast eyes, serene contemplative expression, and calm smile symbolize her enlightened status. The image’s distinguishing feature is its deeply carved three-part diadem (crown) centered with a carved Amitabha Buddha on lotus throne surrounded by an aureole.

     

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    Antique Guanyin with Vase and Parrot, China (16246XLOK) $1450 SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $1,450.00.Current price is: $1,232.50.
    H: 15.5″ W: 6″ D: 5.25″ | for shipping information CALL us at  213-568-3030 OR EMAIL VANISHINGARTS213@GMAIL/COM

    In this elegant and vibrant carving Guanyin sits in meditation. her beautiful, serene face elegantly carved in contemplation withbud-shaped lips softly set in a welcoming and benign sweet smile wearing a five-lobed crown. She sits on an open lotus with a vertical post at her sides; her sacred vial on her right and a parrot on the left. Antique carved i Guanyin statues with her symbols in this condition are quite wonderful and rare and impart a feeling of serenity to the environment around them.

     

     

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    Antique Guanyin, Amitabha in Crown (16837HEM) $1495 SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $1,495.00.Current price is: $1,270.75.
    H: 33.5″ W: 33″  D: 10″ | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION call US AT 213-568-3030 or email [email protected]

    Statues like this Guanyin in the Mahayana Pure Land Buddhist tradition were especially popular during the Ming and Qing dynasties. This carving epitomizes the best of folk art spiritual traditions of provincial artisans who replaced imperial constructs with provincial depictions that combined Buddhist, Taoist and Popular Religion traditions. Humble, charming and approachable portrayals of Guanyin  like this were placed in homes and temples in provincial areas.

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    Antique Large Guanyin on Lotus Throne, China (16211RKE) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $4,750.00.Current price is: $4,037.50.
    H: 31.75”  W: 11.25”  D: 6.5” | FOR SHIPPING INFORMATION CONTACT US AT [email protected] or 213-568-3030

    This extraordinary Guanyin originates from rural provincial less literate China.  Not made in a sophisticated “imperial” style, its great charm depends on straightforward forms in bright and decorative color combinations.  Her oversized crown contains a framed Amitabha Buddha. Using vibrant unusual multi-colored color combinations, an informal sitting position, simplified, almost geometric shapes for the head and facial features and bright modest robes, she  reflects a humble folk art image accessible to rural devotees. Its size indicates it was carved for a large home, clan or community temple.

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    Antique Nanhai Guanyin of the Southern Seas, China (16555BCK) $425

    Original price was: $450.00.Current price is: $382.50.
    H: 11.75” W: 5.25” D: 4.75” | FREE SHIPPING within Continental U.S.!

    In this provincial carving for private devotion on a home altar, Nanhai Guanyin sits in tranquilly in anjali mudra at her cave home on Putuo on a lotus throne set on an open lotus framed by a backdrop arch of openwork with pierced cut outs. She wears a five-lobed crown and flowing robes symbolizing her regal status in contrast to her modest robes.  Few small Nanhai Guanyin figures have survived, and they are highly prized. In feng shui, Guanyin statues should be in the center of the home to bring blessings to the entire home.

     

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    Antique Nanhai Guanyin of the Southern Seas, China (19414BLK) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $750.00.Current price is: $637.50.
    H: 9.5” W: 5.5″ D: 5.5″| FREE SHIPPING within Continental U.S.!

    This charming extremely well-modeled carving depicts a White Robed Nanhai Guanyin in her Cave on Mount Putuo seated on an open lotus in lalitsana below an arch of draped moss . Nanhai Guanyin was massively popular in the Ming/Qing dynasties when provincial wood images were made for home altars throughout China. She holds a scroll representing Buddhist teachings accompanied by a vial with the tears of humanity and a parrot, her constant companion.  Small home shrine Nanhai images with all these symbols are rare.

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    Antique Red Lacquer and Gilt Nanhai Guanyin in Meditation (16302BEME) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $3,995.00.Current price is: $2,720.00.
    H: 19″ W: 10″ D: 8″ | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] for shipping INFORMATION.

    This wonderfully carved Nanhai Guanyin statue is notable for its highly ornate and beautiful diadem centered by an elaborately framed image of Buddha Amitabha seated in meditation. Her vibrant aura radiates spirituality and opulence, serenity and strength, as well as compassion and grace, making this statue a truly masterful piece of art.

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    Antique Wood Guanyin in Meditation, China (16955BME) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $425.00.Current price is: $361.25.
    H: 9.75″ W: 5.625″ D: 3.75″ | FREE SHIPPING within continental u.s.!

    In this provincial carving made for personal use, Guanyin the Bodhisattva of Compassion who hears the cries of all beings, sits in meditation with flowing robes, eyes half closed, a round face and a slight smile. She is the embodiment of  loving-kindness. Her 5-lobed crown is centered with radiating lines symbolizing the aureole of the Amitabha Buddha of Infinite Light.

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    Antique Wood Nanhai Guanyin of the South Sea, China (19508BME) $595 SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $595.00.Current price is: $505.75.
    H: 9.75″ W: 5″ D: 4.5″ | FREE SHIPPING within continental u.s.!

    This enchanting carving depicts Nanhai Guanyin in her Cave on Mount Putuo seated in lalitsana, below a symbolic arch of draped moss with bright pigmentation and considerable gilt. Nanhai Guanyin was massively popular during the Ming/Qing dynasties and provincial wood images were made home altars throughout China. She holds scrolls representing the dharma and sutras, behind her is a vial with the tears of her humanity and parrot, her constant companion. Small Nanhai images with all these symbols in this  condition are very rare.

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    Guanyin on Lotus Throne Amitabha Buddha in Crown (16145PLKE) SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $975.00.Current price is: $590.75.
    H:  15″    W:  6.5″    D:  5.25″    |   FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    The most distinguishing feature of this finely carved Nanhai Guanyin is her elaborate scalloped crown centered by the Amitabha Buddha of Infinite light. In Pure Land Buddhism crowns are believed to bestow a divine and solemn quality to Guanyin images. This serene yet elegant carving is perfect to enhance any personal meditative space.

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    Rare Antique Guanyin with Crown with Five Dhyani Buddhas, China SPECIAL PRICE

    Original price was: $695.00.Current price is: $590.75.
    Ht: 9.5″  W: 4.5″  D: 3.75″ FREE SHIPPING in Continental U.S.!

    This delicately carved home altar Guanyin is gender neutral in meditation on a lotus throne.  Her humble demeanor, modest robes and absence of stylized decorative details exemplify the best of provincial Ming and Qing carvings. She is a tranquil figure with simple, soft, and beautifully rendered facial wearing a five-lobed crown symbolically representing the five Dyhani Buddhas and reflecting Vajrayana Tantric influence.

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