Guan Yin (Chinese)

Guan Yin, also known as Guanyin or Avalokiteshvara, is a revered figure in Chinese Buddhism representing compassion and mercy. Often depicted as a compassionate goddess or bodhisattva, she embodies the ideal of boundless kindness, helping those in distress and guiding people toward enlightenment. Guan Yin is traditionally shown with a peaceful expression, sometimes holding a willow branch or a water jar, symbolizing her ability to quench suffering and offer comfort. She is widely venerated across East Asia, and her compassionate presence inspires devotion, kindness, and relief from suffering among followers.