Avalokiteshvara (or Avalokitesvara) is a Bodhisattva who represents compassion, and his mantra also symbolizes that quality. Avalokiteshvara means “The Lord Who Looks Down (in compassion)”.
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Padmasambhava was a historical teacher who is said to have finally converted Tibet to Buddhism. He was a renowned scholar, meditator, and magician, and his mantra suggests his rich and diverse nature.
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Sometimes helping another
can leave us feeling put upon.
But by viewing what is to be done
as an opportunity to give fearlessness,
we will happily help another.
Venerable Wuling
Metropolitan Buddhist 