CHENREZIG(AVALOKITESHVARA)
Avalokiteshvara, a prominent figure in Mahayana Buddhism, is regarded as the embodiment of infinite compassion and mercy. His Sanskrit name, meaning "The Lord who looks down with compassion," reflects his role as a compassionate Bodhisattva. In Tibetan Buddhism, he is referred to as Chenrezig, meaning "One who sees with compassionate eyes." In Buddhist iconography, Avalokiteshvara is typically depicted with four arms, each symbolizing different aspects of his compassionate mission. Two hands are held in prayer at the heart, holding a jewel that signifies his aspiration to benefit all beings. One hand holds a lotus flower, a symbol of purity and enlightenment, while the other holds a mala, or prayer beads, representing his continuous efforts to help sentient beings achieve liberation. The mantra most closely associated with Avalokiteshvara is Om Mani Padme Hum (ཨོཾ་མ་ཎི་པདྨེ་ཧཱུྃ་), which is believed to invoke compassion. This mantra is widely recited by practitione...