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Thangka: Avalokitesvara (Chenrezig), the Buddha of CompassionEntry/Object ID
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"Being an embodiment of wisdom and compassion, every aspect of Chenrezig’s appearance is meaningful. The arms of the four-armed Chenrezig are manifestations of the four divine abodes: loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. His first hands rest in prayer mudra at his heart, cradling a wish-fulfilling jewel as he implores the buddhas to fulfill all beings’ needs and aspirations. The tenderness with which he holds this jewel reflects his care for each of us. His second right hand holds a crystal mala, and with each bead that he draws, he liberates a being from the cyclic dance of birth, death, and rebirth. In his second left hand he gracefully holds a lotus because, just as a lotus blossoms unstained by the mud from which it arises, he manifests within our imperfect world of form without being marred by it.
Seated upon a lotus and moon with his legs folded in lotus posture, Chenrezig exemplifies the realization of the inseparability of emptiness and compassion."
Reference: You Are the Embodiment of Compassion. (2024, January 31). Lion's Roar. https://www.lionsroar.com/you-are-the-embodiment-of-compassion/#:~:text=Being%20an%20embodiment%20of%20wisdom,%2C%20empathetic%20joy%2C%20and%20equanimity.
