Kuan Yin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy and Compassion. People often call Kuan Yin The Female Buddha, but technically, she is actually the female Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (also known as Chenrezig). Kuan Yin embodies the compassion of all the Mahayana Buddhas. Kuan Yin's name literally means, "Hears the cries of the world," and is known in Japan as Kanzeon, or as Kannon. Numerous temples throughout East Asia are dedicated to Kuan Yin, and wherever Chinese communities have spread throughout the world, you are likely to find a temple there. In some Buddhist temples you might find a separate "pavilion" that is dedicated to Kuan Yin.
She is in a sitting posture with a hand holding a pearl and a vase bottle. It has precise detail on the hands and accessories.
Kwan Yin is a female buddha represents kindness and fortune. Asian people believe that Buddha is good for Feng Shui- the proper placement of lucky buddha may bring fortune to your family.
The Kwan Yin is The Goddess of Compassion, Mercy and Kindness is considered to be a mother-goddess and patron of seamen. The name Kwan Yin means "Perceiving the Sounds (or Cries) of the World" Measures approximately 4 inches Height. Made Out of Polyresin.
