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Item Description
KWAN YIN STATUE
The GODDESS of MERCY and COMPASSION
The goldtoned coloring is complemented by black highlights that help to bring further definition to the figure, clothing, and accessories of this Kwan Yin statue. The broad, circular base along with the weight of the item combine to create a steadiness to the statue so that it may be placed on any flat surface without fear of falling.
This particular image of Kwan Yin shows her holding a vase in the left hand.
The vase is a symbol for the water or nectar of life.
Pictures show the statue as photographed while looking down and from the back.
The MEASUREMENTS etc.
Statue is approximately 7 1/4 inches tall x 1 3/4" wide
Goldtoned coloring
Constructed of a resin material
ABOUT KWAN YIN
kuan yin ... kwan yin ... quan yin
The spelling may differ, but the energy is the same.
Kwan Yin is a bodhisattva, one destined to become a Buddha, but who delays their own blissful nirvana that transcends personal suffering, karma and samsara, and, instead, works for the liberation of all beings. She vowed to remain in the earthly realms, assisting others with their enlightenment, until all have escaped the repetitious cycle of birth, death, rebirth. What an amazing vow!
The name Kwan Yin translates to roughly mean "She who hears the cries of the world". Legend has it that Kwan Yin was ready to make her ascension from the earthly plane, but paused when she heard the cries of the world and then vowed to remain.
SUGGESTED USES
Begin your day with Kwan Yin
Invite Kwan Yin to be a part of your morning rituals, either through meditation or in quiet contemplation, to bring an element of composure to the day. Ask that compassion and mercy color your thoughts and actions throughout the day when dealing with people and situations.
As a Deity for your Altar
Use this statue as the focal point of an Altar dedicated to Kwan Yin. Make offerings as a way of showing respect to this goddess and the divine essences she represents.
Mantra
Here are two mantras that are associated with Kwan Yin. Use a mala to count each mantra as you mentally recite the mantra. Or, use the voice to chant the mantra and to bring the element of sound to your ritual. Mentally or vocally recite the mantra 108 times.
=LEFT>NAMO KWAN YIN BODHISATTVA
=LEFT>OM MANI PADME HUM (see Prayer to Kuan Yin below using this mantra)
Prayer to Kuan Yin
"The divine form of Kuan Yin is visualized, who is the embodiment of all the infinite buddhas' compassionate wisdom. From her body shines a halo of white light. She is youthful, and her head is covered with a lovely white robe that drapes her body. Kuan Yin is magnificently beautiful."
=LEFT>"The famous six syllable mantra of the Compassion Buddha, Om Mani Padme Hum is recited while doing the meditation and visualization. After every 108 recitations, white light is visualized coming from Kuan Yin, flowing into and completely filling the whole body. It purifies selfishness, the self-cherishing mind, ignorance, attachment, and anger -- obstacles to a person's practice of compassion. The white light blesses the person practicing the visualization, and gives them the ability to understand and integrate kindness in their daily lives. They dedicate their prayers to attaining the bodhichitta heart -- the intense wish to attain enlightenment for the sake of all sentient beings." Quoted from The Buddha Book, Lillian Too, Element of Harper Collins Publishers, Hammersmith, London, 2003, pg 138
Writing Requests
Place requests that you have under the statue and sincerely ask that this Deity intercede on your behalf with whatever is the highest and best for you.
BEFORE YOUR ITEM ARRIVES
If it helps you to know, before arriving at your home, your item was stored in a chest that has been Blessed by a Buddhist Monk. To read more about this Blessed Chest just click on About This Storeand scroll down to "If it helps you to know ...".
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