In the Surangama sutra we hear of Kuan Yin,
the bodhisattva who through the power of her practice of listening,
and turning the mind around
through that accurate, powerful, listening,
is able to deeply hear the cries of the world.
She hears these cries
with a still and perfect serenity,
and she understands that they are all
manifestations of the perfect light of enlightenment.
Because of this she remains peaceful,
and is able to offer exactly the right kind of help to beings,
each one a different help, according to the situation.