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Dharma Focus
Four Arms Cherenzig
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The word "Chenrezig" in Tibetan means a great being who watches over sentient beings. He is the embodiment of
compassion of all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. He is looked upon as a symbol of the greatest virtues of compassionate
and wisdom.
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Chenrezig has special sympathy with beings in the samsara, he manifests into various
forms to help beings who are in need. In Vajrayana, one of the most popular practices is
Four Arm Chenrezig who is adorned in silk and ornaments of Samboghakaya. His white
body represents purity and flawlessness, his two arms are folded towards the chest and
holding a wish-fulfilling gem, the next two arms are raised, the right holding a crystal rosary
which represents continuously liberating beings from samsara, the left holding a white
lotus which represents the purification of all defilements. The four arms also represent the
four activities of the Buddhas: pacifying, increasing, magnetizing and purifying.
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The heart mantra of Chenrezig is Om Mani Pad Me Hum. It is used to bless and purify bad karma, bad conduct and
obscurations of beings of the six realms in order to liberate beings from samsara and engage the path of
enlightenment.
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