Guanyin
Proper noun
Meaning
Guanyin
(religion, Buddhism) The bodhisattva of compassion, venerated by Buddhists in East and Southeast Asia; depicted variously as male or female.
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After her return to Earth, Guanyin was said to have stayed for a few years on the island of Mount Putuo where she practised meditation and helped the sailors and fishermen who got stranded.
A meditative or contemplative state of being at peace with oneself and others is seen as Guanyin.
A merciful, compassionate, loving individual is said to be Guanyin.
As a reward for Guanyin saving his son, the Dragon King sent his granddaughter, a girl called Longnü ("dragon girl"), to present Guanyin with the Pearl of Light.
From that day forth, Guanyin taught Shancai the entire dharma.
A second statue of Guanyin, located nearby, stands 3.8 meters high (12.5 feet) and was constructed out of gold, diamonds and jade, among other precious stones.