The Bayon, a temple in Cambodia with its gigantic faces, is thought to represent which of the following?

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The Bayon temple in Cambodia is known for its massive stone faces that are believed to represent Lokeshvara, Lord of the World, also known as Avalokitesvara. The temple was built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th and early 13th centuries as part of the Khmer Empire. The faces are said to embody the compassionate and all-seeing qualities of Lokeshvara.

The Bayon, a Temple in Cambodia with Its Gigantic Faces