The 33 Manifestations of Avalokitesvara
According the scriptures, Avalokitesvara can transform into 33 incarnations (depending on situations) and save beings from 13 types of disasters. The following are the 33 manifestations of Avalokitesvara.
Avalokitesvara who holds the willow branch
Avalokitesvara of the dragon head
Avalokitesvara who holds the sutras
Avalokitesvara of complete light
Avalokitesvara of enjoyment or playfulness
Avalokitesvara who wears white robes
Avalokitesvara who sits on a lotus leaf
Avalokitesvara who views waterfalls
Avalokitesvara who gives medicine
Avalokitesvara of the fish basket
Avalokitesvara the King of Merit
Avalokitesvara of moon and water
Avalokitesvara of the one leaf
Avalokitesvara of blue throat
Avalokitesvara, powerful and virtuous
Avalokitesvara who extends life
Avalokitesvara of various treasures
Avalokitesvara of the rock cave
Avalokitesvara who bestows calmness
Avalokitesvara of 1,000 hands and eyes
Avalokitesvara of fearlessness
Avalokitesvara who wears robe of leaves (Parnashabari)
Avalokitesvara of Vaidurya
Avalokitesvara of salvation
Avalokitesvara of the clam
Avalokitesvara of 6 hours
Avalokitesvara of universal compassion
Avalokitesvara of Ma-Lang's wife
Avalokitesvara of prayer
Avalokitesvara of Oneness
Avalokitesvara of non-duality
Avalokitesvara holding the lotus
Avalokitesvara of pure water