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Lokesvera

A Bayon tower, face of Lokeshvara, Late 12th - early 13th century. Sandstone

The almond eyes, broad brow and cheeks, and wide nose of Lokeshvara are characteristic Khmer facial features, the Expression of the full lips that curl up at the end of the mouth is called “the Smile of Angkor”
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Dinesh said:

Lokesvara is another name for Avalokiteśvara, a bodhisattva in Buddhism who is known for his compassion. The name Avalokiteśvara means "the lord who looks down" and Lokesvara means "Lord of the World". In Tibetan, Avalokiteśvara is known as Chenrezig.

okeshvara means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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ANGKOR ~ MOINUMSNET OF THE GOD-KINGS
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