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Chaturbhuja Avalokiteshvara (Tibetan: chen re zi, chag shi pa, English: the Four Handed Lord Gazing Downward): the bodhisattva of compassion and the patron deity of Tibet. Peaceful in appearance, white in color (gold filled), he gazes forward with a beautiful countenance. The first pair of hands placed at the heart holds a precious wishing jewel. The first left upraised at the side holds a mala of prayer beads. The left also upraised holds a lotus blossom delicately. Adorned with a crown of gold and jewels, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and anklets, he wears a krishnasara deerskin across the left shoulder. With a silk scarf wrapped about the shoulders, the lower body is attired in a silk skirt. The legs are folded in vajra posture atop a moon disc and multi-coloured lotus seat. May this Bodhisattva bless you! Peace!!