"Of all the deities in Mahayana Buddhism, the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Chenrezig, is one of the most celebrated. As the lord endowed with complete illumination, who refrains from entering the blissful state of nirvana to remain here below and save the creatures of the earth. This devotion to the salvation of others emphasizes the profound compassion this bodhisattva represents. "

 

In Tibetan buddhism it is believed that this deity is invoked through the mantra "om mani padme hum" found almost everywhere in Nepal and Tibet as a blessing and prayer for all sentient beings. After spending time in Nepal it was important for me to pay homage to this deity and create this piece.