This is a beautiful statue of the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion Kuan Yin standing with her long robes swaying in soft, graceful folds. She is depicted with an exquisitely calm, serene and delicate expression. It is made of resin and painted in believable wooden shades.
Commonly known to Chinese Kwan Yin as the Goddess of Mercy (or Kuan Yin, Quan Yin, Guan Yin), she is the most popular of the deity on Chinese altars, trusted and loved by all Chinese people. Many Buddhist scriptures state that one can invoke Kwan Yin's assistance by simply calling out her name, people feel that this bodhisattva is very approachable. "One Who Hears the Cries of the World", She hears those who call upon her and helps them even to lead them to the peace and happiness of the Western Heaven. Kwan Yin is a savior with boundless compassion, a comforter of the sick, lost, senile, frightened and unfortunate.
Kwan Yin's main attraction for people lies in her efforts to eliminate suffering and to make people live in peace and harmony. This kind of immediate benefit and the ability to receive protection or help simply by calling the bodhisattva's name, similar to children receiving an instant reply when calling their mother, have contributed to Kwan Yin's great popularity.
To have a Kwan Yin picture or statue in your house brings loads of good luck and protection to the household and family. Place this Kwan Yin facing the main entrance of your home to bless you and your family with peace, protection, happiness and safety.
