Avalokiteshvara – bodhisattva of compassion
Avalokiteshvara is an important figure in Mahayana Buddhism, being considered bodhisattva of compassion. The name Avalokiteshvara comes from Sanskrit and commonly translates as “He who observes the sounds of the world”, “He who observes with compassion” or “Lord of compassion who observes.” This designation reflects the essential attribute of this figure in Mahayana Buddhism: deep […]






