Kanzeon (Kannon)

Kanzeon, also known as Kannon or Avalokiteshvara, is a compassionate bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism who embodies infinite mercy and compassion. Often depicted with multiple arms or eyes, Kanzeon symbolizes the ability to perceive and respond to the suffering of all beings, offering aid and comfort. The figure represents the ideal of boundless compassion, inspiring practitioners to develop loving-kindness and altruistic action. Widely venerated across East Asia, Kanzeon is seen as a compassionate protector who responds to prayers, guiding individuals toward enlightenment and alleviating suffering through gentle, understanding presence.