Description

This Quan Yin Statue is made of cold-cast designer composite resin and measures Approx: 7" x 4" x 3.5" inches. You will receive one similar to that represented in the photos. Other props in the photo are not included in this listing. Quan Yin is one of the most universally beloved deities in the Buddhist tradition. Also known as Kuan Yin, Quan'Am (Vietnam), Kannon (Japan), and Kanin (Bali). As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, She hears the cries of all beings. Quan Yin is the Goddess of Compassion. She is a Bodhisattva who has attained enlightenment & able to enter Nirvana, instead, she chooses to remain on earth to bring the gift of enlightenment to the world. The Goddess of Compassion is one of the most beloved deities in East Asia. Her sublime beauty and benevolence have become a symbol of ideal femininity. Her crown depicts the image of Amitabha Buddha, the Buddha of Fully Conscious Infinite Light. This figurine is the personification of Guan Yin, a goddess of mercy or an Avalokitesvara. The figure is seated on an outcropping of craggy, moss-covered rock in the traditional posture of royal ease, with the right arm resting on an upraised knee and the left leg pendant. It is generally accepted that Guan Yin originated as the Sanskrit Avalokitesvara, which is her male form since all representations of Bodhisattva were masculine. Later images might show female and male attributes, since a Bodhisattva, in accordance with the Lotus Sutra, has the magical power to transform the body in any form required to relieve suffering, so Guan Yin is neither woman nor a man. In Mahayana Buddhism, to which Chinese Buddhism belongs, gender is no obstacle to Enlightenment. As the Lotus Sutra relates, the Bodhisattva Kuan Shih Yin, "by resorting to a variety of shapes, travels in the world, conveying the beings to salvation." Please note that crystals, minerals, and fossils are natural products and are creations of Mother Nature. They have existed for many, many years, and weathered natural disasters and extreme conditions before they make their way to us. As with anything natural, fragile, and age-old, crystals may have nicks or chips, fractures, specks, or loose pieces (which is common with clusters). These should not be seen as imperfections, as they are the characteristics of these special items. Please view all the photos and feel free to ask questions.