Avalokiteshvara
Avalokiteshvara, the Compassion Buddha, is the embodiment of the universal compassion of all enlightened beings. By relying upon him, we naturally increase our own compassion.
Avalokiteshvara's first two hands hold a jewel, symbolizing his own enlightenment; his second left hand holds a white lotus flower, symbolizing his complete purity of body, speech, and mind; and his second right hand holds a crystal mala, symbolizing that he can free all living beings from samsara.
Avalokiteshvara also appears with one thousand arms, with an eye in the palm of each hand, demonstrating that he watches over and cares for infinite living beings.
