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Guanyin

American  
[gwahn-yin] / ˈgwɑnˈyɪn /

noun

Buddhism.
  1. Kwan-yin.


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The scene of Bliss that comes out of nowhere, with Buddha and Guanyin in Heaven above a sutra-chastened Monkey, is where Huang’s music becomes inspired.

From Los Angeles Times

According to a report shared by the agency, Liberia-flagged tanker Guanyin carrying diesel fuel and vacuum gasoil had an engine failure at the strait's northern entrance and two tugs were dispatched for assistance.

From Reuters

According to a report shared by the agency, Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker Guanyin had an engine failure at the strait's northern entrance and two tugs were dispatched for assistance.

From Reuters

According to auction house Bonhams, the piece is a very rare wood figure, a religious work depicting the Buddhist Bodhisattva Guanyin made in the 12th-13th century under the Jin dynasty.

From Reuters

Only Yeoh, wielding her preternatural charm and agile humor as the goddess Guanyin, makes much of an impression.

From New York Times