COPPER GUANYIN RIDING DRAGON FISH BUDDHA STATUE

Golden Metal 9-inch Sculpture

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Guanyin is a Chinese Buddhist bodhisattva, or enlightened being, who is known for her compassion and mercy.

Material: Golden copper alloy

Color: soft gold 

Size: 9 x 3.5 x 2.25 inches / 23 x 9 x 5.7 cm

Weight: 2.13 lbs / 1 kg

Guanyin Boddhisattva

Guanyin is a Chinese Buddhist bodhisattva, or enlightened being, who is known for her compassion and mercy.

Origin

Guanyin originated in ancient India as Avalokiteshvara, a bodhisattva who could take on many forms.

Role

Guanyin is a compassionate savior who helps those in need, regardless of their age, gender, or social class. She is also known as the Bodhisattva of the Earth.

Devotion

Guanyin became a popular figure in China and the West, and a cult was devoted to her between the third and sixth centuries.

Names

Guanyin has many names, including Guanshiyin and Guanzizai, which come from Sanskrit words meaning "to observe" and "sound".