Long ago, as the Bodhisattva of Compassion wept for the endless suffering of the world, a single tear fell to the earth. From that pool of crystalline sorrow, a lotus bloomed, and from its heart stepped

Eons ago, Avalokiteshvara looked out upon the world and saw a vast ocean of tears. Overwhelmed by the cries of all living beings, he made a sacred vow: he would not rest until every single soul was free