by kaijin on January 3rd, 2007

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Does anyone know who the Buddhist deity representation is with the face splitting in half to reveal a new one coming from beneath it? I saw it in a museum of antiquities in Japan and cannot find a name.

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  • by Spindizy on January 4th, 2007

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    I believe this is what you are looking for. This is the text from the webpage I found the link on.
    "The statue of Priest Hoshi makes reference to his extraordinary human nature. As can be seen through the split face, his true inner body is that of the eleven- headed Kannon, god of mercy."

    And "The Priest Hoshi with an Emerging Bodhisattva" So what you saw is not a deity, it is a priest with a Bodhisattva emerging.

    What is Bodhisattva?
    In Tibetan Buddhism, a Bodhisattva is anyone who is motivated by compassion and seeks enlightenment not only for him/herself but also for everyone...
    http://kyky.essortment.com/whatisbodhisat_rfld.htm

    Hope this helps

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