In Buddhism, Avalokiteśvara (meaning "the lord who looks down", [1] IPA: / ˌʌvəloʊkɪˈteɪʃvərə / [2]), also known as Lokeśvara ("Lord of the World") and Chenrezig (in Tibetan), is a tenth-level bodhisattva associated with great compassion (mahakaruṇā). He is often associated with Amitabha Buddha. [3] .

2025年1月27日 · Avalokiteshvara is the earthly manifestation of the self-born eternal Buddha Amitabha, whose figure is represented in his headdress, and he guards the world in the interval between the departure of the historical Buddha, Gautama, and the appearance of the future buddha, Maitreya.

2024年3月4日 · Avalokiteshvara is a Bodhisattva known for his compassion, vowing to relieve the suffering of all beings. He is recognized as one of the four important Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism.

2008年5月14日 · Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, may be the most well-known and beloved of the iconic bodhisattvas. Throughout all schools of Mahayana Buddhism , Avalokiteshvara is venerated as the ideal of karuna .

Enlightened compassion has a face, in Buddhist art, and a Sanskrit name: Avalokiteshvara. This great cosmic being sits in meditation, with lowered eyelids, looking inward into mind and downward to witness the lamentations of the world.

Nālandā, Bihar, India, 9th century CE. Avalokiteśvara (aka "Avalokitasvara") is a bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. He has 108 avatars, one notable avatar being Padmapāṇi, the one who holds the lotus (padma). He is variably depicted, described and portrayed in different cultures as either male or female. [1] .

Avaloketishvara with the thousand arms / hands is one of the most known bodhisattvas. In the vast realm of Mahayana Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara emerges as a beacon of compassion, a celestial figure celebrated across diverse cultures.