Lawkanat (Avalokiteśvara) Canvas Wall Art by Artist Do Shine

In Buddhism, Avalokiteśvara is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. He has 108 avatars; one notable avatar being Padmapāṇi, the one who holds the lotus.

He is variably depicted, described and portrayed in different cultures as either male or female. In Tibet, he is known as Chenrézik. In China and other Chinese communities, he has evolved into the female figure called Guānshìyīn.

Veneration of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva has continued to the present day in all Theravāda buddhist countries.

In times past both Tantrayana and Mahayana have been found in some of the Theravada countries, but today the Buddhism of Ceylon, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia is almost exclusively Theravada, based on the Pali Canon.

The only Mahayana deity that has entered the worship of ordinary Buddhists in Theravada countries is Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. In Ceylon he is known as Natha-deva and mistaken by the majority for the Buddha yet to come, Bodhisattva Maitreya. The figure of Avalokitesvara usually is found in the shrine room near the Buddha image.

Avalokiteśvara is popularly worshiped in Myanmar, where he is called Lokanat or lokabyuharnat, and Thailand, where he is called Lokesvara.

In more recent times, some western-educated Theravādins have attempted to identify Nātha with Maitreya Bodhisattva; however, traditions and basic iconography (including an image of Amitābha Buddha on the front of the crown) identify Nātha as Avalokiteśvara.

It is clear from sculptural evidence alone that the Mahāyāna was fairly widespread throughout [Sri Lanka], although the modern account of the history of Buddhism on the island presents an unbroken and pure lineage of Theravāda. Relics of an extensive cult of Avalokiteśvara can be seen in the present-day figure of Nātha.

The bodhisattva goes by many other names. In Indochina and Thailand, he is Lokesvara, "The Lord of the World." In Tibet he is Chenrezig, also spelled Spyan-ras gzigs, "With a Pitying Look."

In China, the bodhisattva takes a female form and is called Guanyin (also spelled Kwan Yin, Kuanyin or Kwun Yum), "Hearing the Sounds of the World." In Japan, Guanyin is Kannon or Kanzeon; in Korea, Gwan-eum; in Vietnam, Quan Am.

Artist Do Shine

“Giving life to imaginations…”
I’m a digital artist and I’ve been giving life to imaginations for 8 years.

My style revolves around sketching to create imaginary characters with Ancient Asian essence in 3D form. I love adding details on different angles to bring out the best of a character.

Technology & Inks

For all artwork, high-end inkjet Canon iPF9400 printers are used with Canon 12-color Aqueous. Acid free archival inks are used to print on cotton rags. Cotton rag is with 400gsm standard, natural white color, matte and ultra-smooth.

Quality control

Premium quality materials are used for canvas, posters and wall decals. CG Pro Prints has its own in-house UV test chamber and so the materials are continually tested to ensure that color will stand the test of time and last as long or longer than any other canvas prints available.

Packaging

The canvas is packed in a sleeve. The sleeve with canvas is then packed in a fold-over cardboard box fit for the canvas with straps on the exterior of the box.

Delivery

Standard (United States) | 5-7 Business Days

Standard (Canada) | 7-10 Business Days

Standard (Rest of the World) | 10-14 Business Days

Direct Shipment from Myanmar | 10-20 Business Days

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Order Production

Art items are made to order and typically ship within 3-5 business days.

Returns

Return requests for damaged Art items can be made within 15 days of your item(s) delivery. Must be in original condition. Terms & Conditions Apply.

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• Before cleaning the art, remove it from the wall.

• May wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.

• Recommended to use Swiffer Duster.