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Kuan Yin

DEFINITIONS OF: Kuan Yin

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n (Buddhism) a female Bodhisattva; often called goddess of mercy and considered an aspect of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara; identified with Japanese Kwannon

Synonyms:
Kwan-yin
Example of:
Chinese deity
a deity worshipped by the ancient Chinese
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