Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig)

The Buddha of Great Compassion

Avalokiteshvara ('One who hears the cries of the world') is the embodiment of infinite compassion. Long ago he vowed not to return to nirvana until all living beings had been liberated from suffering. To accomplish this, Avalokiteshvara travels to all realms of the universe offering his compassionate blessings to all beings. In his four-armed form, sitting in the full lotus posture, he represents the four immeasurable qualities of a bodhisattva: love, compassion, joy, and equanimity. Avalokiteshvara holds a lotus flower in his left hand, symbolizing the stainless wisdom that has realized the true nature of reality. Avalokiteshvara reminds us that awakening is not an escape or retreat from personal problems, but rather reaching outward and embracing the entire world with the love and compassion of our heart.

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Padmasambhava

(Guru Rinpoche)

Padmasambhava ('Lotus Born') is the embodiment of active wisdom and compassion as it arises from the vast expanse of the enlightened mind of all the Victorious Ones. Also known as Guru Rinpoche ('Precious Guru'), Padmasambhava was a renowned tantric master of Nothern India. In the eighth century he came to Tibet and subdued the hostile spirits obstructing the spread of Buddhist teachings and converted them into powerful protectors of the Dharma. During his time in Tibet, Padmasambhava founded monasteries, taught tantric doctrine, and benefited countless beings. He sits in the posture of royal ease, displaying the naturally awakened state in which everything relaxes into the condition of primordial purity.

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