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The promise of Kuan Yin : wisdom, miracles, & compassion / Martin Palmer, Jay Ramsay, with Man-Ho Kwok.
"Kuan Yin is the most ubiquitous Chinese deity-and the most loved. She is the living expression of compassion, whose gentle face and elegant figure form the center of devotion in most Chinese homes and workplaces. Until relatively recently, she was barely known in the West and few studies had been made of her. This seminal work explores the origins and evolution of the goddess in ancient China, early Buddhism, Taoism, and shamanism"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781642970210
- ISBN: 1642970212
- Physical Description: xxv, 212 pages ; 20cm
- Publisher: Charlottesville : Hampton Roads Publishing, 2021.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Part 1. The History and Origins of Kuan Yin -- Part 2. The Myths and Legends of Kuan Yin -- Part 3. The Poems of Kuan Yin -- Index -- Index to Poems. |
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| Subject: | Avalokiteśvara (Buddhist deity) Avalokiteśvara (Buddhist deity) Buddhist gods. Buddhist gods. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Public Library | 294.342 PAL (Text) | 000160133 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Kuan Yin is the most ubiquitous Chinese deity-and the most loved. She is the living expression of compassion, whose gentle face and elegant figure form the center of devotion in most Chinese homes and workplaces. Until relatively recently, she was barely known in the West and few studies had been made of her. This seminal work explores the origins and evolution of the goddess in ancient China, early Buddhism, Taoism, and shamanism"--