Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara The eight auspicious symbols are

The eight auspicious symbols are the most commonly used motifs in both Tibetan religious and folk art

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the Tibetan king Trisong Detsen invited Padmasambhava to Tibet to subdue the local spirits that were obstructing the establishment of Buddhism

The wheel to his right represents the teachings he will reveal when appearing in this world as a buddha

Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara The eight auspicious symbols areAvalokiteshvara is the personification of all the compassion experienced by beings, both enlightened and those striving for enlightenment. According to Buddhist mythology, this particular form of Avalokiteshvara emanated when a more primordial form the four armed Avalokiteshvara swore a pledge that he would dedicate his entire existence to guiding beings from the paths of delusion. So intense was his motivation that he wished for his head to split