Avalokiteśvara

Avalokiteshvara (Sanskrit: अवलोकितेश्वर, Avlokiteśvara; Tibetan: སྤྱན་རས་གཟིགས་, Chenrezig; Chinese: 觀音, Guānyīn; Japanese: 観音, Kannon) is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. In Mahayana Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is revered as the embodiment of infinite compassion and mercy, and is often depicted with multiple eyes and arms, symbolizing his ability to see and help all beings. The name Avalokiteshvara is derived from the Sanskrit words avalokita (to look down) and īśvara (lord), meaning "Lord Who Looks Down." In Hebrew, the term can be translated as אבולוקיטשברה (Avlokiteshvara). Avalokiteshvara is also known by various other names and forms in different Buddhist traditions, such as Guanyin in Chinese Buddhism and Kannon in Japanese Buddhism. In Tibetan Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is considered the patron deity of Tibet and is believed to manifest in various forms to help all sentient beings. The most famous mantra associated with Avalokiteshvara is the Om Mani Padme Hum, which is chanted by devotees to invoke his blessings and compassion.