Guanyin is the Chinese name for Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. However, folk traditions in China and other East Asian countries have added many distinctive characteristics and legends. Avalokiteśvara was originally depicted as a male bodhisattva, and therefore wears chest-revealing clothing and may even sport a moustache. Although this bare-chested and moustached depiction still exists in the Far East, Guanyin is more often depicted as a woman in modern times. Additionally, some people believe that Guanyin is androgynous. In this Feng Shui decor bronze statue, SHE is holding a baby; Not unlike the Christian Virgin Mary depictions. This beautiful, affordable piece can bring compassion and understanding to any home, garden or office. This makes a wonderful and thoughtful gift for anyone, on any day. Bronze Metal, this Seated Guanyin Feng Shui Statue is truly beautiful.
- Size: 6.5"H (17cm)
- Item Type: statue
- Material: bronze
- Weight (lbs): 3 lbs, ship wt: 5 lbs, ship box: 13x8x8
- No additional charges and free shipping! (Please see "Shipping" for details.)
Guanyin (Kuan Yin, or Quan Yin) is the bodhisattva (an 'enlightened' one) associated with compassion as venerated by East Asian Buddhists, usually as a female. The name Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin which means "Observing the Sounds (or Cries) of the World".
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