Avalokitasvara

Avalokitasvara, also known as Guanyin or Chenrezig, is a compassionate bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism who embodies infinite mercy and concern for all living beings. Seen as the embodiment of compassion, Avalokitasvara listens to cries of suffering and strives to alleviate pain through kindness, wisdom, and support. Often depicted with multiple arms or eyes, symbolizing the ability to help many beings simultaneously, this figure encourages practitioners to cultivate compassion and altruism. Avalokitasvara serves as a spiritual ideal and a reminder of the importance of compassion in achieving enlightenment and aiding others on their spiritual journey.