About Chenrezig

Chenrezig is the Bodhisattva who watches over all sentient beings with great compassion. Also known as Guanyin (in Chinese), Avalokiteshvara (in Sanskrit) or Kwannon (in Japanese), his mantra OM MANI PEME HUNG is recited in all Buddhist traditions around the world.

Chenrezig’s energy blesses our minds and encourages our development of compassion and loving-kindness. He also imparts calmness of mind and temper, inspires generosity, and encourages harmonious relationships.

His four arms represent the Four Immeasurables of loving kindness, joy, equanimity and compassion. His two main hands are folded in prayer, holding a wish-fulfilling jewel at his heart. In this same way, he holds Bodhicitta, or altruistic love for all sentient beings closest to his heart. He inspires us to practise real inner transformation of our negative qualities, thus becoming truly beautiful from the inside out.

Further Reading

• A Stunning Chenrezig Thangka
• Powerful and Short Praise to Avalokitesvara (Chenrezig)
• The Self-Arising Chenrezig
• Blessing Eye Problems
• Chenrezig Ngesung Kundrol