Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva

Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Guan-zi zai Pu-sa): The Bodhisattva of Compassion. Also known as Kuan Yin in China, Kannon or Kanzeon in Japan, and Chenrezi or Chenrezig in Tibet. Also called "Perceiver of the World's Sound." Actually an ancient Buddha by the name of Zheng Fa Ming or True Dharma Brightness Buddha who transformed into the Bodhisattva of Compassion so as to help living beings in this world. Manifests a wrathful form as Hayagriva, the Horse Head Vajra Deity. Currently incarnated as the Red Jewel Crown Regent Dharma King, Shamarpa Rinpoche.