Kuan
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It took me awhile to find this, I’d handwritten it in a journal. The name Kuan Yin is spelled in different ways, but when spoken sounds similar in all of them. In Japan she is known as Kannon. In the ancient Sanskrit manifestation she started as a male, and transformed herself into a female. I like the concept that she manifests as both because it reminds me of the yin and yang. Kuan Yin is known for shape shifting abilities, recreating herself in forms that resonate with those who meant to encounter her. As with all bodhisattvas she may also wear the form of an animal. Look into their eyes and you’ll know. Kannon listens to and heeds the cries of the world, she is compassion and love. Here is what I wrote about her after finishing this painting: “Through mists of time and space, manifesting form to form, life after life, Kuan Yin shifts and alters herself. Fractionalizing, she appears simultaneously in far flung places, a magician slipping through disguises. Always present but not so easily recognized. Know her by her compassion. Beneath the human or animal mask is a face without flaw, smooth and unwrinkled as ivory. It is young, yet ancient. Her eyes are reminiscent of the oryx and gazelle’s soft liquid gaze, for she is luminous with trust and mercy. Kuan Yin is the cool, moist zephyr caressing scorched hearts and dehydrated lives, the shade of willow’s soft green leaves. Her love is an oasis for the bewildered and abandoned a wayside rest for weary travelers. She has many names, many faces depending upon time and place. Pause and partake of her mercy and affection. Sip slowly, deliberately. Watch for stray willow leaves adrift in the cup.” Text and image copyright Helena Nelson – Reed. Please don’t use without written permission.
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A vector cartoon illustration of goddess of mercy. It was drawn in Adobe Fireworks. More Character Designs / / Close-up View / View Oriental series
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Kuan Yin – the Buddhist Goddess of compassion. Illustrator, Photoshop
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The Goddess of Mercy Part of my calendar, Beautiful women – a tribute _
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Location: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Bendigo Chinese Gardens – Kuan Yin Temple 3888×2592
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2005 shot of Kuan Yin statue by Seven Jewels Lake at Chuan Yen Monastery in Kent NY. 11/06…after a recent visit, I was saddend to learn that this statue is no more, there were unfixable crackes so the monks filled it with incense and flash powder and burned it down. The monastery is now currently raising funds to build a new one.
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A series of images from inside Kuan Yin Temple Bendigo Bendigo Chinese Gardens – Kuan Yin Temple / Kuan Yin (The Goddess of Mercy) is the most popular goddess associated with Buddhism in China and many Asian countries today. She is worshipped as the protector of families and the household, especially women and children. The temple was consecrated on the 30th of November 1996, according to Buddhist rituals and the customs and traditions of the Bendigo Chinese. Traditionally most Kuan Yin Statues are made of wood and clay. Bendigo’s ‘Kuan Yin’ is hand- carved from white marble, which is very special.
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