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KWAN-YIN
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• KWAN-YIN (noun)
The noun KWAN-YIN has 1 sense:
1. (Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva; often called goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with Japanese Kwannon
Familiarity information: KWAN-YIN used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
(Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva; often called goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with Japanese Kwannon
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Kuan Yin; Kwan-yin
Instance hypernyms:
Chinese deity (a deity worshipped by the ancient Chinese)
Domain category:
Buddhism (the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth)
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