Kwan Yin, Guanyin, Kuan Yin: 1 definition
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Kwan Yin means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Wisdom Library: BuddhismChinese name for 'Avalokitesvara'.
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Full-text: Avalokiteshvara, Western Paradise, Bijapura, Mahasthamaprapta.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Kwan Yin, Guanyin, Kuan yin; (plurals include: Kwan Yins, Guanyins, Kuan yins). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The gods of northern Buddhism (by Alice Getty)
Chapter VII - Forms Of Kwan-Shi-Yin
Chapter VIII - Forms Of Kwan-non
Vietnamese Buddhist Art (by Nguyen Ngoc Vinh)
1. Physical appearance of Avalokitesvara < [Chapter 3 - Unifying factors of the Avalokitesvara Images in South Vietnam and South East Asia]
Socially Engaged Buddhism (with reference to Australian society) (by Phuong Thi Thu Ngo)
Socially Engaged Buddhism: A Conceptual Study < [Chapter 1]
The Festival of Mahayana Tradition < [Chapter 4]
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Introduction (d): Hiuen Tsiang or Xuanzang (A.D. 629)
Chapter 21 - Country of Kien-t’o-lo (Gandhara) < [Book II - Three Countries]
Chapter 2 - Country of Mo-kie-t’o (Magadha), part 2 < [Book VIII and IX]
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