Chenrezig is known as Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit. He is the Bodhisattva of Compassion. His mantra is 'om mani padme hum'. Chenrezig has taken a vow to save all beings and tries to deliver humans from suffering. It is said in Tibet that Chanerezig was a disciple of Buddha, and he made a vow to free the Tibetan people from their violent ways. The 14th Dalai Lama is the current incarnation of Chanrezig. In Buddhism, compassion for others is one of the prime tenants. This thangka is 34 inches long and 20 inches wide. This thangka was made in Nepal.