Antique Polished Bronze Kwan Yin with a Dragon Statue 9 Inch

Kwan yin : THE GODDESS OF COMPASSION AND MERCY

Kwan yin ( Guanyin ) is one of the most universally beloved of deities in the Buddhist tradition.

Also known as Quan Yin, Quan'Am (Vietnam), Kannon (Japan), and Kanin (Bali), Quan Yin is the embodiment of compassionate loving kindness.

As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, She hears the cries of all beings.

Quan Yin enjoys a strong resonance with the Christian Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and the Tibetan goddess Tara.

In many images, She is depicted carrying the pearls of illumination. Often Quan Yin is shown pouring a stream of healing water, the "Water of Life," from a small vase.

With this water devotees and all living things are blessed with physical and spiritual peace.

She holds a sheaf of ripe rice or a bowl of rice seed as a metaphor for fertility and sustenance.

The dragon, an ancient symbol for high spirituality, wisdom, strength, and divine powers of transformation, is a common motif found in combination with the Goddess of Mercy.

It is said that anyone who calls on her will be rescued from harm and bad health.

When placed in a room she cleanses the home of negative influences, including arguments, martial problems and illness.

Quan Yin is also the protector of all children and women and brings compassion and love into your home.

A must for anyone looking to strengthen or enhance a relationship with your partner or children, she also is said to enhance fertility.

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