Guan Yin Pusa, Guan Ying Liang Liang, Guan Shi Ying Pusa

last SG · 2010-01-27T16:26:00+00:00

http://www.accesstoinsight.org/ptf/dhamma/sagga/loka.html(7) The Thirty-three Gods (tavatimsa deva) Sakka, a devotee of the Buddha, presides over this realm....

Fantagf SG

Are these the same buddha? Or are they buddhas at all?

What about Qian Shou Guan Yin Pusa - was she the one who cut off her hands to cure father?

An Eternal Now SG

Yes. But in Buddhism, we don't say Guan Yin Niang Niang.

We just say Guan Shi Yin Pu Sa/Guan Yin Pu Sa.

Because she is not a goddess, but a Bodhisattva.

Fantagf SG

Normally , I will address her as Guan Yin Pusa or Guan Shi Ying Pusa.

Thanks for your reply.

Weychin SG

"Qian shou guan yin" is The Thousand Armed Avalokiteshvara, if you have noticed with an eye in each palm. The Four armed Chenzig, upon making his vows, tried to liberate sentients being from suffering, as soon as he liberated some, more appeared. This carried on until Chenrezig's head exploded into many pieces. Chenrezig spiritual father Amithabha Buddha, gave Chenrezig eleven heads and a thousand arms to give ability and eyes to seek all suffering!

One of the reincarnation of Chinese Guan Yin is Princess Miao Shan, who gave her eyes(I think) to cure her father illness.

Incidentally, usually facing or behind the Guan Yin is WeiTuo, Guan Yin's Buddhist Protector.

Guan Shih Yin mean Hearers of World's Sound(Cries)

Pusa means Bodhisattva

And if you have noticed Guan Yin Pusa's statues is flat chested and not bosomy.

Fantagf SG

One of the reincarnation of Chinese Guan Yin is Princess Miao Shan, who gave her eyes(I think) to cure her father illness.

Incidentally, usually facing or behind the Guan Yin is WeiTuo, Guan Yin's Buddhist Protector.

Guan Shih Yin mean Hearers of World's Sound(Cries)

Pusa means Bodhisattva

And if you have noticed Guan Yin Pusa's statues is flat chested and not bosomy.

What about the princess, daughter who gave her hand to cure the father? What guanyin is she?

Weychin SG

Essentially the same, see:-

http://www.circle-of-light.com/Mantras/KuanYin.html

Dawnfirstlight SG

Essentially the same, see:-

http://www.circle-of-light.com/Mantras/KuanYin.html

I like the Kuan Yin with dragon as shown in your link. I have seen the bigger version at the website. I have been searching high and low for this picture but could not find. Any idea where I can find it ?

I have watched those Taiwanese talk shows which they discussed about those people (including one American) who claimed that they saw Kuan Yin. All of them who saw her said Kuan Yin looks very young, like an eighteen year old lady, slim and beautiful and dressed in white like the one shown on Kuan Yin with dragon.

Fantagf SG

Essentially the same, see:-

http://www.circle-of-light.com/Mantras/KuanYin.html

Thanks for the link, at least now I am clearer.

I saw a very very old movie by the old actress Lee Lee Wah who played the role of kuanyin. I was very touched that she sacrificed the arm for the father.

One kuanyin pusa but in many forms.

Another question - what about the 84 of 82 pusas?

Fantagf SG

I remembered people mentioned that the KuanYin on the cloud was photo taken by someone who saw her. True or false?

Weychin SG

http://www.kuanyin.net/closeups/buddhist/kydg.html

Weychin SG

Thanks for the link, at least now I am clearer.

I saw a very very old movie by the old actress Lee Lee Wah who played the role of kuanyin. I was very touched that she sacrificed the arm for the father.

One kuanyin pusa but in many forms.

Another question - what about the 84 of 82 pusas?

The 84 bodhisattvas or pusa is found in The Great Compassion Mantra or Da Bei Zou.

84 is a number used in Buddhism such 84000 , denoting many, so there may be others bearing the number 84!

Weychin SG

I remembered people mentioned that the KuanYin on the cloud was photo taken by someone who saw her. True or false?

There a purportedly a photo of Guan Yin in the sky, a least 20 years or more. can only remember from memory, I think it sold in photo forms then.

Weychin SG

I remembered people mentioned that the KuanYin on the cloud was photo taken by someone who saw her. True or false?

another link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYDqyxx3_-g&feature=player_embedded#

you decide for yourself !

Weychin SG

Avalokiteshvara or Guan Yin is the embodiment of compassion, so when or where ever compassion manifests or if seeing Guanyin will stir compassion in you, that is the most important! Pusa Xin Chang, or heart of a Bodhisattva!

Om Mani Padme Hum(Hung)

Isis SG

The thousand arms of Avalokiteśvara

Many Himalayan versions of the tale include eight arms with which Avalokiteśvara skillfully upholds the dharma, each possessing its own particular implement, while more Chinese-specific ones give varying accounts of this number.

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There are many names given

觀世音 or Avalokitasvara bodhisattva or Chenrezig in Tibetan .. etc

Avalokitasvara with the ending svara ("sound, noise"), which means "sound perceiver", literally means "he who has perceived sound" (i.e., the cries of sentient beings who need his help.

It is okay if you feel closer when addressing her as Guan Yin niang niang if you want during your praying.

Isis SG

... this bodhisattva is the most popular figure in China and other East Asian countries. One of the most well-known forms of the bodhisattva is the one with a thousand eyes and a thousand hands. The thousand eyes allow the bodhisattva to see the suffering creatures in this world, and the thousand hands allow her to reach out to help them. Thus, this depiction is a popular symbol for the Tzu Chi Foundation, which tries to relieve the suffering in this world through the "thousand eyes and hands" of its volunteers.

Actually, everyone can be a Kuan Yin. You may say that you don't have a thousand eyes or a thousand hands or that you lack magic powers, but it is your compassion that can transform you into a Kuan Yin. With your eyes and hands you can help others, and with your compassion you can bring peace and tranquility to this planet. "

Quoted http://taipei.tzuchi.org.tw/tzquart/99spring/qp99-11.htm

Bennmz SG

guan yin pusa and guan shi yin pusa is the same pu sa,

but guan yin niang niang is address by taoism oftenly and is not buddhism

and to reply to the 4th post weychin,

guanyin is flat chest is becos is a guy actually taking a form of lady cos lady is more amiable and more reachable to people that need help!

and in addition, wei tuo is never behind guan yin, is behind mi le pu sa! is becos the laughing buddha is used to attract people in to pray and learn buddhism while wei tuo's stern character will protect the temple and dharma.

Dawnfirstlight SG

http://www.kuanyin.net/closeups/buddhist/kydg.html

Thanks.

Dawnfirstlight SG

I remembered people mentioned that the KuanYin on the cloud was photo taken by someone who saw her. True or false?

I'm also not too sure.

Following is the Taiwanese talk show. It said there was once fire broke out at some of the houses in Taipei. The houses were buring except one of the house which was in between the houses being burnt. The Taiwanese reporters were very puzzled as to why the fire could skip the house and continue burning the house next to it. Thus, they took the photo and it showed Kuan Yin Pusa. It was published in Taiwan's newspaper.

In Kuan Yin's sutra 普门品, it says whoever recites Her name sincerely will not be burnt by fire - 设入大火，火不能烧

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkV3FYrKdxU (towards the end of the show 4:09)

From my experience, the most effective way to pray to her is reciting Her name and not using joss sticks.

Bennmz SG

I'm also not too sure.

In Kuan Yin's sutra 普门品, it says whoever recites Her name sincerely will not be burnt by fire - 设入大火，火不能烧

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkV3FYrKdxU (towards the end of the show 4:09)

From my experience, the most effective way to pray to her is reciting Her name and not using joss sticks.

ya...according to pu men pin, she said that whoever recites this sutra, 有求必应。