Kuan Yin, Avalokiteshvara

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My friend Toby just told me the name of the goddess in my header. So, of course, I went to read about her. She is Kuan Yin, Avalokiteshvara, the goddess of compassion and healing. I had taken the photograph because I thought she was beautiful and because she brought me a sense of comfort--as many beautiful images do--and now I find that she is a healer.

I will have much more to write about this at a later time, but I did want to share the story of this little god with you.

Comments

Jenn @ Juggling Life said…
How great to have it identified. It is such a peaceful image.
May 4, 2009 at 12:17 PM
K. said…
Oh, she's lovely. How perfect.
May 4, 2009 at 3:37 PM
apathy lounge said…
Coincidence? I think not. :)
May 4, 2009 at 6:27 PM
Scout said…
Where is this goddess that you were able to photo of her? She looks very serene, like she's saying, "It's going to be OK."
May 6, 2009 at 1:47 PM
Pat said…
Love the photo. Learn more about Kuan Yin and please leave a comment in my guestbook with a link to your page.
http://www.squidoo.com/kuanyin
May 7, 2009 at 12:20 AM
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