noun
Aryavalokitesvara; Sacred Avalokitesvara
A specific manifestation of Avalokitesvara (Kannon) in Buddhism, often depicted with a serene, princely appearance. The term is primarily used in religious and art-historical contexts.
See also: 観世音
この寺の本尊は聖観音です。
The principal image of this temple is Aryavalokitesvara.
聖観音像は、優しい表情で知られている。
Statues of Aryavalokitesvara are known for their gentle expressions.