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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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