Avalokiteshvara Chant Song

Avalokiteshvara is the name of the Bodhisattva who is able to see in all directions any being who is suffering and in need of compassion. It is one of the most loved Plum Village chants founded by the Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. It is for our hearts in times of sadness, grief and suffering. When we sing the name Avalokitesvara for the first time, we go back to ourselves and try to touch the suffering inside of us. When we sing the name for the second time, we become aware of the suffering of the people around us. When we sing it for a third time, we get in touch with the suffering in the world. The phonetics are Namo- Va-low key- tesh va reye, eye eye eye-a