Avalokiteshvara Is the Bodhisattva of Compassion

The bodhisattva goes by many other names. In Indochina and Thailand he is Lokesvara, “The Lord of the World.” In Tibet he is Chenrezig, also spelled Spyan-ras gzigs, “With a Pitying Look.” In China the bodhisattva takes a female form and is called Guanyin (also spelled Quanyin, Kwan Yin, Kuanyin or Kwun Yum), “Hearing the Sounds of the World.” In Japan, Guanyin is Kannon or Kanzeon; in Korea, Gwan-eum; in Vietnam, Quan Am. One can find many more variations of those names.

Avalokiteshvara — Avalokiteshvara Is the Bodhisattva of Compassion