An emanation of Amitabha, his Sanskrit name is Avalokiteshvara, He Who Gazes With an Unwavering Eye. His white body represents the cool, peaceful nature of the compassion of all the buddhas. He holds a wish-fullfilling jewel with his two center hands indicating his intention to fulfill the desires of every sentient being. In his other right hand he holds a crystal mala, drawing all beings to enlightenment and reminding them to recite his mantra. In his other left hand he holds the stem of an utpala flower representing his stainless and pure motivation to lead all beings, past, present and future, to enlightenment.