What is the meaning of Namo Avalokitesvara?
Namo, pronounced na mo, is the transliteration of the Sanskrit name गृहम्. It means seeking refuge.
“Guan” means observation,
“Shi” means the world.
“Yin” means sound.
In Sanskrit, the term “बोधिसत्त्व” is also abbreviated as “Bodhisattva.
“Bodhi” means enlightenment,
“Sattva” refers to sentient beings.
Avalokitesvara meaning
Avalokitesvara meaning: to listen to the sounds of the world, save the most suffering beings, guide countless beings, and help all beings learn the Dharma and relieve their suffering. It enables all beings to escape suffering and attain happiness, which is called Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.
Namas guanyin bodhisattva meaning
Namas guanyin bodhisattva meaning: Namo means taking refuge, and Namas guanyin bodhisattva means taking refuge in Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and becoming a disciple of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Complete the wish of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and save countless sentient beings.
Surangama Sutra
The Surangama Sutra says: I listen to and watch the clear light in the ten directions, spreading the name Avalokitesvara throughout the ten directions.
Translation
No matter where sentient beings are or what difficulties they face, as long as they recite the name of Guanshiyin Bodhisattva with one heart, the Bodhisattva will find his voice and save them from suffering. A thousand eyes can see all living beings, a thousand hands can protect all living beings, and a thousand prayers can be answered in a thousand places to help them escape suffering and attain happiness.
Lotus Sutra
The Lotus Sutra states: When all suffering beings call upon the name with one mind, the Bodhisattva will immediately hear its sound and be liberated. This is why it is called Avalokitesvara.
Pumenpin
The principal of the Universal Door says: “Good man, if there are countless billions of sentient beings suffering from various sufferings and hearing the name of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, and single-mindedly recite its name, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva will immediately listen to its sound and be liberated.
The Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s Vast, Perfect and Unobstructed Great Compassionate Heart Dharani Sutra
The Dharani Sutra of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva with Thousand Arms and Thousand Eyes, the Vast, Perfect and Unobstructed Great Compassionate Heart, records: “The Buddha said: ‘This Bodhisattva is called Avalokitesvara, also known as Twisted Suo, and also known as Eyes of Thousand Lights. Good man! This Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, Incredibly majestic power, in the past countless kalpas, he has become a Buddha, called the Tathagata of Righteous Dharma Clarity, and with the power of great compassionate vows, he has appeared as a Bodhisattva in order to arouse all Bodhisattvas and bring peace and happiness to all sentient beings.
Translation
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva has been a Buddha for countless kalpas in the past, and his name is “True Dharma Ming Tathagata. With great compassion and vows, he showed the image of a Bodhisattva, rode a Cihang upside down, and entered Saha again to save all living beings.
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva female body
After the Tang Dynasty, the image of Guanyin Bodhisattva was transformed into a female body. In fact, regardless of the male or female body, the “Thirty-Three Avalokitesvara” are just different bodies facing different living beings, regardless of their image.
The sutra says, “The person should be saved in whichever body, that is, the body in which they teach the Dharma.” The appearance of various Dharmakayas is a true representation of Guanshiyin Bodhisattva’s great mercy and compassion for rescuing suffering.
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is like a loving mother
As the saying goes, “A thousand prayers are answered in a thousand places, and the sea of suffering is always a boat to save people. Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is like a loving mother who answers all requests. When the Bodhisattva hears this, he immediately goes to save the sea of suffering and will not disappoint his children. It is said that Guanshiyin Bodhisattva has great mercy, rescues suffering, and has great inspiration.
Sincerely recite Namo Guanyin Bodhisattva
To pray to Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva for protection or help, we must sincerely recite “Namo Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva” and telepathy will occur. When Guanshiyin Bodhisattva hears cries for help from all sentient beings, he will surely come to their rescue and alleviate their suffering. But if you are not sincere when you recite it, and if it is mixed with seeking fame and fortune, you won’t be able to feel it.
When we recite the holy name of “Namo Guanyin Bodhisattva,” we must purify our hearts and recite it with sincerity. Don’t think for selfish desires, but think for all the sentient beings in the evil world of five turbidities. Please pray for the mercy of Guanshiyin Bodhisattva, so that all people around the world can avoid disasters, eliminate sins, and be blessed, and all can benefit.
Dedicate them all to all sentient beings in the Dharma Realm
Everyone should recite “Namo Guanyin Bodhisattva” with this intention in mind. The power of induction is truly impressive. All the merits of remembering Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva should be dedicated to all sentient beings in the Dharma Realm, as the saying goes, “May these merits spread to all, so that we and all sentient beings can attain Buddhahood together.
