Kuan Yin
(KUA)

Designed by Marie Michon.

9" x 8" x 28"; 55 lbs.

Kuan Yin (Quan Yin) - The female Buddha, goddess of Compassion and MercyKuan Yin’s name is a Chinese translation of the Sanskrit name of her chief progenitor Avalokitesvara.
Avalokitesvara is one of the most universally beloved deities in the Buddhist tradition and protector against shipwrecks, fire, assassins, robbers and wild beasts.It is thought that the female form of Avalokitesvara, Kuan Yin, originated in the twelfth century in China and Japan. Buddhists believe she is the embodiment of compassionate loving kindness and bestower of children.