This wonderful Kwan Yin stands approximately 8" tall in red resin. With a Fu Dog at her feet and a vessel of tears in her hand, she spreads compassion and loving energies wherever she sits. Goddess of Peace, Goddess of Forgiveness, Goddess of Unconditional Love Kwan Yin is a bodhisattva of compassion, refusing to enter Nirvana until all sentient beings reach enlightenment. Her name means "She Who Hears the Cries of the World," and she is depicted in over a hundred poses. Sometimes she is shown pouring a vase of healing love upon the earth, or bestowing the Pearl of Wisdom. Other times, she carries a book, the Lotus Sutra, or displays a hundred helping arms. Known variously as Kuan Yin, Quan Yin, Kwan Yin, Kwonnen, Guanyin and other variations, she has been worshipped and beloved by more devotees than any other goddess in history. More wonderful Oriental statues and sculptures from the Far East and GreatOrientalGifts.com! 1.5 lbs #10054 |