"Avalokiteshvara is the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Deep Listening. A bodhisattva is literally "enlightened being," one committed to enlightening oneself and others so that all may be liberated from suffering. The chant is simply her name along with namo which is a phrase uttered when paying homage or respect to someone or something. The actual words are "Namo 'valokiteshvaraya" repeated." - Kenley Neufeld