Lokeshvara (Avalokiteshvara)

Lokeshvara, also known as Avalokiteshvara, is a revered bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism representing compassion and mercy. Symbolizing the wish to help all sentient beings attain enlightenment, he embodies boundless empathy and kindness. Often depicted with multiple arms or eyes, these features symbolize his ability to perceive suffering everywhere and assist accordingly. Recognized across various cultures—such as China's Guanyin and Tibet’s Chenrezig—Avalokiteshvara serves as a spiritual ideal of compassionate action, inspiring practitioners to cultivate empathy and altruism in their daily lives.