The statue of Kannon at Hase-Dera Temple in Kamakura has 11 heads signifying that the deity listens to wishes of all people
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3744 x 5616 px | 31.7 x 47.5 cm | 12.5 x 18.7 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
6 August 2010Location:
Kamakura, JapanMore information:
The magnificent statue of Hase Kannon is housed here for all to see and worship. It is 9 meters pr 30 feet tall and has eleven heads in addition to its main one - three in front, three to the left and three to the right, plus one at the top and another on the back. Each face has a different expression, signifying that the deity listens to the wishes of all types of people. Gold leaf was applied to the statue in 1342 and in 1392 the halo was added. Although Kannon is usually described in English as “the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy]” strictly speaking it is neither masculine nor feminine and represents compassion, mercy, and love.