NOUN | person | Kwan-yin, Kuan Yin | (Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva |
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Meaning | (Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva; often called goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with Japanese Kwannon. | |
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Synonym | Kuan Yin | |
Category | Buddhism | The teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation / meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth |
Instance of | Chinese deity | A deity worshipped by the ancient Chinese |
Spanish | Kuan Yin | |
Catalan | Kuan Yin |
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