Guan Yin in Hokkien dialect or Kwan Yin in Mandarin (Simplified Chinese: 观音; ). Traditional Chinese: 觀音; Pinyin: Guān Yīn) is a Mahayana Bodhisattva. It is the same body as Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva in Sanskrit. which originated from the Mahayana Sutras in India and combined with the legend of Princess Miao Shan of Chinese folk religions until the formation of the Guan Yin Bodhisattva in the women's sector to show tenderness and showing mercy more clearly like a mother's love for her child which is a harmonious blend of beliefs without conflict Because in the Lotus Sutra it is described as Avalokitesvara can be divided into sections to please many beings, both men and women. And it is natural for Mahayana Bodhisattvas that, upon entering other territories, Tibet, China or Japan, they blend in with that local deity, as in the case of Avalokitesvara, Sir Charles. Elliot) noted that “Probably due to the confusion of Chinese thought at that time. who worshiped their various gods and Miao Shan was the original heroic deity. When the motto of the Bodhisattva from India spreads There has been a cultural merger, changing reputation. retain only the characteristics, enough to be distinguished as Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva."
Guan Yin Bodhisattva in Chinese mythology
Guan Yin Bodhisattva (born 19 Chinese lunar month) was originally a goddess who wanted to help relieve human suffering. In the last life, he was born into the human world. Princess Miao San She was the youngest daughter of the King of the Qingling Kingdom, named Miao Zhuang. with Empress Xiao Lin (Queen Bao De) has 2 sisters, Princess Miao Im. and Princess Miao Yuan
In her youth, Princess Miao Shan He was a Buddhist enlightened in profound principles Determined to meditate to break free from samsara He was ordained on the 19th day of the 9th month. King Miao Zhuang disagreed. therefore forced to choose the son-in-law in order to inherit the throne But Princess Miao Shan did not care about false fortunes, honors, and praises, despite how she was scolded by her father. He was never angry at all.
Later, the three princesses were driven to work hard in flower gardens, such as carrying water, planting flowers, in order to torture them to change their intentions. But there are angels to help do all of them. When Lord Miao Zhuang saw that it didn't work therefore ordered the head nun Take the three princesses to the White Peacock Temple. and to give the work of the nuns in the whole temple to Princess Miao Shan to do it alone but he has a resolute mind Not involved in various tasks There were also the guardians to help do this instead. Lord Miao Zhuang understood that The nuns did not dare to endure hard work. His anger grew heavier. ordered the soldiers to burn the White Peacock Temple until it was burned to death along with the nuns in the temple Only Princess Miao Shan survived.
Lord Miao Zhuang was aware of this. therefore ordered to bring Princess Miao Shan to be executed The Guardian is protecting Princess Miao Shan. by creating a golden thip as a shield covering the body The officer's sword was therefore unable to irritate his body. The sword was broken three times, three times. Lord Miaozhuang was very angry. by understanding that the military officers did not dare to execute therefore had to kill a soldier instead and ordered to hang Princess Miao Shan But the silk cloth hanging from his neck was torn again. Suddenly, an angel tiger led Princess Miao Shan up his back and fled to Xiangshan Mountain. Later, Tai Bai transformed into an old man to please Princess Miao Shan. Suggesting techniques for cultivating the cessation of suffering until he was able to achieve the Dharma Path on the 19th day of the 6th month on the side of Lord Miao Zhuang understood that Princess Miao Shan had already been eaten by a tiger. Therefore, he did not follow the Ravi again.
Not long after, the sins he had committed had a consequence. became ill with a serious illness There is no cure for it. Princess Miao Shan knew with the instinct that Lord Miao Zhuang was going through a terrible misfortune. with great gratitude He didn't hold even the slightest bit of anger against his father's actions. He gave up his eyes and two arms. to heal the father until he was healed from the disease. It is said that after he succeeded, regaining the eyes and ears used to perform miracles as a thousand-handed Guan Yin Princess Miao Shan At first he was a Buddhist Later, the Taibai god came to please. Guidance on the way to end suffering This is why Bodhisattva Guan Yin is both a Buddhist and a Taoist deity at the same time.
Guan Yin Bodhisattva in the Gender Sector
For the sculpture of Kuan Yin in the form of a female that is respected today, in fact, when Buddhism first spread from India to China, The appearance of Avalokitesvara (Kan Yin Bodhisattva) is also a male Bodhisattva as in India. It should have existed since the Three Kingdoms and Jin Dynasty. until the Nanbei Chao period The important evidence is Mural paintings and sculptures carved Guan Yin Bodhisattva appearing in Mo Kao Cave (莫高; Mo Gao (Mandarin) built during the Nanbei Chao period. It is a picture of Avalokitesvara. (Bodhisattva Guan Yin) with male characteristics It has thick lips and a beard. As for the reason for the change from the personality of Avalokitesvara who was originally male until he changed to female Sculptor speculates that this could be due to two reasons.
The first is that Guan Yin Bodhisattva is the one who loves the world. the poor and in ancient times Females are often more persecuted and suffering than males. thus creating an image in the female side to help women get out of the snare of karma
Secondly, women are more gentle and kind-hearted than males. especially the love of mothers which is a symbol of compassion for children
Therefore, it is believed that This is the reason for the transformation of the image of the Guanyin Bodhisattva that eventually transforms into a female form.
in Chinese arts reflected the symbols of the Guan Yin Bodhisattva that show compassion, such as the image of Guanyin standing on a dragon's back in the middle of the ocean, the image of Guanyin sprinkling holy water from willow branches in a vase, the image of Guanyin. sitting in the middle of a bamboo forest, the image of Kuan Yin giving birth to a child and the image of Kuan Yin with thousand hands, etc.
But regardless of how the image of Kuan Yin is displayed He was also a symbol of the benevolent Bodhisattva. which is imprinted in the hearts of believers until now laosbet
