Avalokiteshvara

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A compassionate being in Buddhism who helps people who suffer

proper noun
/ˌɑːvəloʊˈkiːtɛʃvərə/

Literature

: Avalokiteshvara

Many believe that Avalokiteshvara hears the cries of suffering beings and offers them aid.

And in the crown of Avalokiteshvara is a small, a small Buddha.

Examples

In Mahayana Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is widely revered as the Bodhisattva who embodies infinite compassion.
During the ceremony, the monk honored Avalokiteshvara with prayers and offerings to invoke his compassion.
And in the crown of Avalokiteshvara is a small, a small Buddha.

Mulligan Brothers Interviews
He is the reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara... the Bodhisattva of Compassion.

Seven Years in Tibet (1997)

Synonyms

Kwan-yin

vsAvalokiteshvara

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A female figure in Chinese Buddhism who shows great kindness and helps people in need

is the same compassion figure but depicted as male in Indian traditions

Avalokitesvara

vsAvalokiteshvara

Literature

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A kind figure in Buddhism who listens to people's problems and helps them

is the same figure but spelled with a different transliteration

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The name Avalokiteshvara comes from an old Indian language and joins avalokita ('to look down') with ishvara ('lord'). So, it literally means 'the lord who looks down', a helpful image for remembering that this Bodhisattva watches the world with compassion and helps those who suffer.