Thousand-Armed Avalokiteśvara

Author: Yue Housheng
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: In our Chinese civilization, when one person faces difficulties, the entire society extends a thousand hands to help. Throughout their lives, individuals should proactively reach out a thousand times to assist those in need in society. Here, the word "thousand" represents boundless meaning, and "thousand hands" symbolizes the countless ways and methods of mutual help among people. In traditional Chinese culture, Guanyin Bodhisattva embodies the spirit of compassion and saving the world. Great mercy brings joy to others, and great compassion liberates those in suffering. "Heaven is unpredictable, and human fortune changes overnight," but in a world where natural disasters and human misfortunes cannot be completely eliminated, Guanyin Bodhisattva remains the eternal faith in people's hearts. Therefore, when one mentions "Guanyin Bodhisattva," a sense of familiarity and reverence naturally arises. In our real lives, those who selflessly and lovingly demonstrate compassion towards others and society are naturally regarded as "Guanyin Bodhisattva."