AVALOKITESHVARA अवलोकितेश्वर

AVALOKITESHVARA /COPYRIGHT 2011 Philip Salas

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A poster print I made as a gift to all friends, after a most inspiring Tibetan Buddhist retreat in Mar de Cobos, Argentina early this year. (if you would like a printable version, just let me know). Below is a brief description of the nature of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, who may well 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. Karuna is the activity of compassion in the world and the willingness to bear the pain of others.

Avalokiteshvara
is the earthly manifestation of Amitabha Buddha, who represents mercy and wisdom. The bodhisattva is said to appear anywhere to help all beings in danger and distress.

--NAMASTE