Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, meditating deeply on Perfection of Wisdom, saw clearly that the five aspects of human existence are empty, and so released himself from suffering. Answering the monk Sariputra, he said this:
Life's difficulties can seem overwhelming, and you may face times when problems seem encompassing. Don't look back at what you've lost, for the road of life is...