kuan yin

Noun
  1. (Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva;
    Often called goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara;
    Identified with Japanese Kwannon (synset 109557298)
    referred to in: buddhism - the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth
    is an instance of: chinese deity - a deity worshipped by the ancient Chinese
    same as: kwan-yin

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