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Kuan Yin - 33 Manifestations.
The 25th chapter of the Lotus Sutra describes how Kuan Yin can appear in 33 Manifestations according to the type of being that needs to be saved.
1. Guanyin holding the Willow Leaf
For devotees suffering from
illnesses
2. Guanyin and the Dragon Head
To be liberated by a Naga or
Yaksa
3. Guanyin who holds the Sutra
To be liberated by a Sravaka
4. Guanyin in a Halo of Light
This form is a symbol of strength
5. Guanyin of Enjoyment
For beings pursued by evil men
6. Guanyin in a White Robe
For those that can be liberated
by a Bhikku or Bhikkuni
7. Guanyin sitting on a Lotus Leaf
For those that can be liberated
by a prince
8. Guanyin Observing the Waterfall
For sentient beings that could
be hurt
9. Guanyin who Gives
If sentient beings are in great
trouble and distress
10. Guanyin Holding a Fish Basket
Who appears to save those
prunning into evil
11. Guanyin as Virtuous King
The Bodhisattva will appear in
this form to teach the dharma
12. Guanyin of Moon and Water
Able to realize the truth
of dependent origination
13. Guanyin on One Leaf
For sentient beings washed
away by great waters
14. Guanyin with the Blue Neck
Venerated for its ability
15. Guanyin the Powerful and
Virtuous
Venerated for its ability to
command awe and respect
16. Guanyin who Lengthen
Lifespan
Venerated for its ability to
lengthen lifespan
17. Guanyin of All Treasures
For those that can be liberated
by an elderly person
18. Guanyin of the Rock Cave
She is able to protect sentient
beings from harm
19. Guanyin able of Observing Quietly
Measureless sentient beings going
through from all kinds of suffering
20. Guanyin Anu
To protect sentient beings who become
shipwreck victims lost at sea
21. Guanyin of Fearlessness
For its ability to bestow fearlessness
towards all sentient beings
22. Guanyin of Leaves Cloaked
For its ability to protect sentient beings
from various diseases, lengthening life
23. Guanyin Vaidurya
For its ability to protect sentient beings
from many types of untimely death
24. Guanyin Tara
For its ability to protect sentient beings
from being harmed by vicious bandits
25. Guanyin in a Clam
For its ability to protect the fishermen
on their fishing trips out to sea
26. Guanyin of the Six Periods
Who radiates compassion throughout
the six two-hourly periods
of both day and night.
27. Guanyin of Universal Compassion
Its universal and equal compassion
is able to benefit all sentient beings
28. Guanyin the Lady
For those that can be liberated by a lady,
the Bodhisattva will appear in this form
29. Guanyin with Palms Clasped
For those that can be liberated by a Brahmin,
the Bodhisattva will appear in this form
30. Guanyin of Oneness
For its ability to protect sentient beings
from disastrous storms
31. Guanyin of Non-duality
For its ability to protect
all Buddhas from unwholesome forces
32. Guanyin Holding the Lotus
For those that can be liberated by a boy
or girl child, the Bodhisattva
will appear in this form
33. Guanyin Sprinkling Water
This form is venerated for its ability
to save victims of water disasters
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