Buddha Avalokiteshvara, the Compassion Buddha, is the embodiment of the universal compassion of all enlightened beings. By relying upon him, we naturally increase our own compassion.

His first two hands hold a jewel, symbolizing his own enlightenment; his second left hand holds a white lotus flower, symbolizing his complete purity of body, speech and mind; and his second right hand holds a crystal mala, symbolizing that he can free all living beings from samsara.

For more information, see Avalokiteshvara Sadhana (the audio version of which is available on the CD Songs of Wisdom and Compassion) and the book Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully.