A major Bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism who represents compassion and rescues those in distress; also known as [[观世音菩萨|觀世音菩薩|guan1 shi4 yin1 pu2 sa4]] or [[观音|觀音|guan1 yin1]]

(Buddhism) the Bodhisattva of universal benevolence and great conduct, often depicted riding a white elephant

The Buddhist Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, depicted wearing white robes and sitting on a white lotus; also known as [[白衣观音|白衣觀音|bai2 yi1 guan1 yin1]].