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Parchment-style artwork of Guanyin calming a storm, holding vase and willow, Chinese Buddhist mythology scene.

Guanyin: Goddess of Mercy and Compassion (Chinese Mythology)

Guanyin, whose name translates as “She Who Observes the Cries of the World,” embodies infinite compassion, mercy, and salvation. Revered across China and East Asia, she responds to the suffering of all beings, guiding, protecting, and healing wherever needed. As a bodhisattva, Guanyin’s domain encompasses compassion, mercy, salvation, and healing, extending beyond human boundaries to include animals and the natural
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