The bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara in the form of the wish-fulfilling Chintamani-chakra (Nyoirin Kannon)

Nyoirin Kannon is one of the most important deities in Japanese Buddhism. He helps all people attain prosperity and security as well as supreme enlightenment.

Nyoirin Kannon is identified with two of the four objects he once held, the wheel of law on the tip of the index figure of the raised left arm, and a wish-granting gem on his second right hand. He grants worshipers wealth and relief of suffering by turning the wheel-which is a metaphor for preaching-and holding the gem that, it is said, was obtained from the dragon-king of the sea.

Nyoirin Kannon's four other hands either make a gesture or held a symbolic object. On his right side the upper arm touches the cheek, representing his thought; and the third lowered hand held a prayer beads. On his left side, his lowered hand touches the earth, and his second hand held a lotus, a symbol of purity. All of these objects, including the wheel and gem, have been lost.