Kwan Yin #2

by Craig Wood

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Kwan Yin #2

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Craig Wood

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Photograph - Black And /white

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Known as The Goddess of Mercy, Gentle Protectress, Bodhisattva of Compassion, even the savior of seamen and fishermen, she holds many titles. The spelling of her name varies, but it is not so much the arrangement of letters as it is the effect that her spoken name produces on those
with a Buddhist background, similar to a reaction in the West when one is speaking of the Virgin Mary. She invokes the feeling of compassion and unconditional love. She is to Chinese people equal to Mary, Green Tara in the Tibetan culture, the Virgin of Guadeloupe in Mexico, and many other ancient goddesses, the matriarchy of old. This photo is of a statue at a botanical garden in Maui some 20 years ago. Photograph is the property of Craig Wood and cannot be used or copied without permission. FAA watermark will not appear on prints purchased.

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September 25th, 2013

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