The Eastern name given to the Chinese feminine deity which appears from time to time to inspire and comfort humanity, known as the Bodhisativa of Compassion. She is the embodiment of beauty and purity. As the wise woman of matriarchy, the healer-teacher sage, she represents the three aspects of holding strength in restraint, unity, and caring love.

The Chinese manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Although originally depicted as male, he gradually became represented as female. She appears to all who need her help, especially those threatened by water, demons, sword or fire. Childless women often turn to her for help.

popular Buddhist diety often referred to as the goddess of mercy and peace (Cantonese).

(Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva; often called goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with Japanese Kwannon

(Chinese; Japanese Kwannon). Female bodhisattva of mercy and compassion who is called upon to assist her devotees in times of trouble. She is a popular object of devotion who plays a role similar to that of the Virgin Mary in Catholic Christianity.

Also Quan Yin, The Bodhisattva, or Buddha, represented in female form, called the Goddess of Compassion. A very auspicious symbol of protection, love and good will, she is often depicted with a willow branch for healing and fulfilling requests, and an urn of water, filled with the dew of compassion that will remove suffering, purify body, mind and spirit and provide long life.