On the left of Amitabha Buddha is Avalokiteshvara or Guanyin Bodhisattva - who is the personification of Perfect Compassion, an attribute of all Buddhas (along with Perfect Wisdom, Perfect Vow and Perfect Practice). "Avalokiteshvara" means "One who Regards the Cries of the World."

Guanyin Bodhisattva is well known for Her vow to alleviate the sufferings of any being who is able to be sincerely mindful of Her. She is often featured holding a vase filled with the sacred pure Dew of the Dharma. There are many recorded incidents of Her manifestations, in which She uses a willow branch to sprinkle the Dew to alleviate suffering.