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Avalokitesvara

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Avalokitesvara In Buddhism, one of the most distinguished of the bodhisattvas. Noted for his compassion and mercy, he remained on Earth in order to bring help to the suffering. Dalai Lamas are considered reincarnations of Avalokitesvara.

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