Kuan Yin is known as the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion. She is regarded as a manifestation of the Divine Mother. Kuan Yin is worshiped in a number of religions.
Name Meaning
Literally translated, "Kwan Yin" means "The one who hears the cries of the world". Her name varies throughout different parts of the world. In Japan she is known as "Kannon", whereas in Tibet and Mongolia, her name is "Tara". In China she is called "Guanyin" but is sometimes connected with Miao Shan, a Chinese Princess known for being compassionate. She can be called upon for comfort, healing, guidance, mercy, compassion, and forgiveness.
Worship
In Buddism, she is the most important goddess and is revered as the female Buddha. This stems from the legend that Kuan Yin was once a wealthy Indian princess who chose to forsake her life of luxury to seek enlightenment, much like the Buddha did. After become enlightened and gaining the right to enter Nirvana, Kuan Yin heard a cry of suffering from someone on Earth and returned with a vow to help everyone reach enlightenment so that they too may enter Nirvana.
In Taoism, Kuan Yin is is regarded by many as the protector of women and children and is thought to be a fertility goddess capable of granting children. Some also think of her as a goddess of Luck and Fortune.
She is also popular in Wicca where she is often called upon for healing, relieving anger and negative emotions and the protection of women and children. Kuan Yin embodies the flame of mercy and compassion. She shows us how to free ourselves from all hardness of heart and teaches us to have compassion for all beings. Kuan Yin is associated with the heart chakra.
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