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| Keywords: Javanese - The Buddhist Goddess Tara - Walters 572282.jpg Adopting a sophisticated form of Mahayana great vehicle Buddhism from monastic centers in northern and northeastern India Javanese Buddhists created images of the Buddha as well as of members of the Buddhist pantheon Tara helps extend the powers of the Buddha-to-be Avalokiteshvara but she is frequently worshiped as an independent deity-a savior who helps convey the rays of Avalokiteshvara's compassion to the suffering beings of this world century 9 gold silver cm 9 2 accession number 57 2282 35047 Cylia and William G Siedenburg New York New York date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Gift of The Cylia and William G Siedenburg Foundation 2001 place of origin Central Java Indonesia Walters Art Museum license Southeast Asian art in the Walters Art Museum Sculptures from Java Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
