What is another word for avalokiteshvara?
Pronunciation: [ˌavɐlˌɒka͡ɪtʃvˈɑːɹə] (IPA) 
Avalokiteshvara is a revered Buddhist deity commonly associated with compassion and mercy. Also known as Chenrezig in Tibetan, this bodhisattva is believed to embody the ultimate form of human kindness and benevolence. However, in different cultures and languages, Avalokiteshvara has been given several other names and epithets that convey similar meanings. For instance, in Chinese Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is known as Guanyin, which means "the one who hears the cries of the world." In Japanese Buddhism, the deity is called Kanzeon, meaning "the one who perceives the sounds of the world." Other synonyms include Mahakarunika, Lokanatha, and Padmapani, all of which express the idea of a compassionate savior who saves all beings from suffering and delivers them to enlightenment.
