| Mantra of Avalokiteshvara (Kuan Yin) or Chenrizig |
Mantra of Avalokiteshvara (Kuan Yin) or Chenrizig
(Namo Ratna Trayaya, Namah Arya Jnana Sagara, Vairochana, Byuhara Jara Thathagataya, Arhate, Samyaksam Buddhaya, Nama Sarwa Tathagata Bhyay, Arhate Bhyah, Samyaksam Buddhe Bhyah, Nama Arya Avalokiteshvaraya Bodhisattvaya, Maha Sattvaya, Maha Karunikaya, Tadyatha, Om Dhara Dhara, Dhiri Dhiri, Dhuru Dhuru Itte Vatte, Chale Chale, Prachale Prachale, Kusume Kusume Vare, Ili Milli, Jiti Jvalam, Apanaye Soha)
The mantra of the Thousand Arm Avalokiteshvara (Kuan Yin) or
Chenrizig in Tibetan is the gamous Great Compassionate Mantra, the
Dharani of great compassionate heart.
It was taught by one billion Buddhas. Thus reciting this mantra
brings inconceivable benefits and merits.
Those who chant this mantra will be protected by the Buddhas.
One will be free from sickness and threats from enemies at all
times. One will not be harmed by pestilence, weapons, posion or die
an untimely death.
When one dies, one will be free from fear while in the bardo state.
One will be born in Western Pureland through constant chanting of
the mantra.
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The Symbolic Meaning of Avalokiteshvara's Appearance
Avalokiteshvara's single face:
symbolizes all the manifestations originating from the single source
of Dharmakaya
His pure white body:
symbolizes that he is faultless
His four arms:
symbolize that he has accomplished the four immeasurables
(immeasurable love, compassion, joy and equanimity).
The folding of the pair of hands at his heart:
symbolizes the indivisibility of method and wisdom
The Wish-fulfilling Gem between his folded hands:
symbolizes his ability to benefit all sentient beings
The face of Amitabha Buddha on his crown:
symbolizes Avalokiteshvara is under the Lotus family; and the
head of the enlightened family is Amitabha Buddha
His crossed vajra sitting posture:
symbolizes his firm and stable commitment to liberate all
sentient beings
The antelope skin on his shoulder:
symbolizes his great compassion. It was recorded that the
antelope had sacrificed his own life for others. Avalokiteshvara has
such a quality of self-sacrifice
The counting of the crystal rosary in his upper right hand:
symbolizes that he is liberating all sentient beings without
leaving anyone behind
The lotus flower in his upper left hand:
symbolizes that the Enlightened being (Avalokiteshvara) is in
Samsara, but he is not affected by Samsaric forces
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