Kannon (Jap.; Sanskrit: Avalokitesvara) is the bodhisattva of compassion. The poet Hakuin once told his students, “Kannon is the one who perceives and hears the sounds or prayers of all sentient beings.” Kannon watches over a world of suffering and responds swiftly to our cries for help. Meditating alone on a rocky ledge above a lotus pond full of leaves and blossoms, she also symbolizes the harmony of Buddhist practice with nature.
Residential retreat center offering workshops and retreats focusing on practices and teachings related to engaged Buddhism, on how to live in our world responsibly.
