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An old pic of the last year, done for Myth Pantheons game I ts bassed on Quan yin/kuan yin/Quan yin Bodhisattva, the "goddess of Mercy" , hope you like it.

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Guanyin (Chinese: 觀音; pinyin: Guānyīn; Wade-Giles: kuan-yin, Japanese: Kannon, Korean: Gwan-eum, Vietnamese: Quan Âm), also know as Quan yin o Kuan yin, is the bodhisattva associated with compassion as venerated by East Asian Buddhists, usually as a female. The name Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin (觀世音, pinyin: Guānshìyīn, Wade-Giles: kuan-shih yin) which means "Observing the Sounds (or Cries) of the World".

It is generally accepted (in the Chinese community) that Guanyin originated as the Sanskrit Avalokiteśvara (अवलोकितेश्वर), which is her male form. Commonly known in English as the Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin is also revered by Chinese Daoists (Taoists) as an Immortal. However, in Daoist mythology, Guanyin has other origination stories which are not directly related to Avalokiteśvara.

Guanyin is the Chinese name for the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara. Folk traditions in China and other East Asian countries have added many distinctive characteristics and legends. Avalokiteśvara was originally depicted as the Buddha, Guanyin is usually depicted as a woman. Additionally, some people believe that Guanyin is both man and woman (or perhaps neither)

In China, Guanyin is usually shown in a white flowing robe and usually wears necklaces of Indian/Chinese royalty. In the right hand is a water jar containing pure water, and the left holds a willow branch. The crown usually depicts the image of Amitabha Buddha, Guanyin's spiritual teacher before she became a Bodhisattva.

There is a lot of stories arround Guanyin, for example, the story of Guanyin and Shan Tsai: Legend has it that Shan Tsai was a disabled boy from India who was very interested in studying the Buddha Dharma. When he heard that there was a Buddhist teacher on the rocky island of Putuo he quickly journeyed there to learn. Upon arriving at the island, he managed to find Bodhisattva Guanyin despite his severe disability.

Guanyin, after having a discussion with Shan Tsai, decided to test the boy's resolve to fully study the Buddhist teachings. She conjured the illusion of three sword-wielding pirates running up the hill to attack her. Guanyin took off and dashed to the edge of a cliff, the three illusions still chasing her.

Shan Tsai, seeing that his teacher was in danger, hobbled uphill. Guanyin then jumped over the edge of the cliff, and soon after this the three bandits followed. Shan Tsai, still wanting to save his teacher, managed to crawl his way over the cliff edge.

Shan Tsai fell down the cliff but was halted in midair by Guanyin, who now asked him to walk. Shan Tsai found that he could walk normally and that he was no longer crippled. When he looked into a pool of water he also discovered that he now had a very handsome face. From that day forth, Guanyin taught Shan Tsai the entire Buddha Dharma.
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Comments: 221

wnter06 [2016-10-20 12:02:45 +0000 UTC]

the china of goddess? nice art

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Kitty9992 [2015-12-04 03:49:11 +0000 UTC]

So pretty.

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thorman [2015-06-23 00:32:31 +0000 UTC]

cool que buen dibujo de quan yin ella es hermosa y sexy me encanta te felicito mucho genzoman

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HAYASHIELVEN [2015-04-15 23:06:25 +0000 UTC]

" ..a refreshing take on the goddess..cool!.."

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demondeagonking [2015-01-01 03:07:12 +0000 UTC]

beautiful

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yarizui [2014-06-05 17:22:16 +0000 UTC]

yummy

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BEartistic121212 [2013-09-03 19:55:31 +0000 UTC]

she looks really cute, good work but isnt the costume a bit archetypical?

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BEartistic121212 In reply to BEartistic121212 [2013-09-03 19:55:46 +0000 UTC]

good work, nonetheless

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SilverDragonSpirit [2013-03-31 18:10:18 +0000 UTC]

I love the colours too! You're amazing how you can draw! Such a pretty woman! Like

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leopardcloud [2012-12-08 07:06:03 +0000 UTC]

Lovely. c:

But you're missing a letter 'g'. It's actually GuangYin. The guang character means light in Chinese. The ping yin spelling is guang instead of guan.

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JMK-Prime [2012-11-11 17:46:38 +0000 UTC]

hello

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Snowflower--Chan00 [2012-10-04 15:58:55 +0000 UTC]

Very cool, and I am blown away by your beautiful art.

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Aturia0987 [2012-05-05 06:51:45 +0000 UTC]

Wow

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AgathaKeyguard [2012-04-04 18:17:36 +0000 UTC]

Great picture!

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moeflyer [2012-03-26 03:07:34 +0000 UTC]

You made Guan Yin looks so cool!

I'm the believer of his/her!

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GokuMartin [2012-02-29 19:55:45 +0000 UTC]

A Buddhist goddess, I see...

I guess this is one of the goddesses that Buddhists pray to.

Personally, while I'm Catholic, I have a high respect for Buddhists. Buddhists harm nobody, wish harm on nobody, keep their bodies healthy and they strive to achieve peace and happiness.

They are wonderful, wonderful people.

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dreamlife23 [2011-11-25 11:53:29 +0000 UTC]

nice i love it

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nichy10 [2011-11-22 23:40:50 +0000 UTC]

nice job, very pretty

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Fuzzimus [2011-09-24 01:32:35 +0000 UTC]

Most people will never catch up to this..

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MommaMeowth [2011-09-09 04:07:54 +0000 UTC]

ishared on facebook ihope you dont mind imusingthe laptop ouchpad and im still getting used to it.

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MommaMeowth [2011-09-09 04:05:02 +0000 UTC]

thats arealy wonderfull pic of quan yin can i use it

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MommaMeowth [2011-09-09 04:04:16 +0000 UTC]

thats alovly pic of quan yin im abuddiest can i use your oic please

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ryonchan [2011-06-01 06:20:28 +0000 UTC]

lol.. guan yin is actually a male, in chinese god myth. and he turn to female after he dead. and she doens't have big boobs.. but i like Guan yin in big Boobs, it's look fascinate

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starspawn07 [2011-05-22 13:20:22 +0000 UTC]

please do more Chinese myth figures

not the Buddhist ones or those based on medieval fantasy novels,
but the really primordial ones.

Monsters are fine too

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ShiroRyu927 [2011-05-02 01:17:27 +0000 UTC]

Your artwork is so sensational and vivid. I'd love to see your take on some other mythic figures, like Pazuzu or Sun Wukong. You're a DeviantART legend, man. Always happy to see your work!

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angelkitten5679012 [2011-04-12 01:55:22 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.

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Megadee [2011-03-11 09:16:08 +0000 UTC]

the figure is very disproportionate. and i dont mean the exaggerated bust, waist and hips, which are more to likely intentional. but her head looks way too small compared to the length of her body. her rib cage also a little too wide for her sholders.

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timetodie54 [2011-02-12 08:19:00 +0000 UTC]

dear is milady does thou honer me with a dance

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dr-mcness [2011-01-14 21:38:02 +0000 UTC]

U R SUPER AWESOME

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Isoru [2011-01-14 12:54:24 +0000 UTC]

"and what will you have?"
"ill have the cleavage, HA HA HA!!!"
ALL JOKING ASIDE, YOU ARE AN EXCELENT ARTIST!!!

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Vampyre-Lover [2010-11-13 21:34:07 +0000 UTC]

Beautifully Done!!!

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NebetSeta [2010-09-29 21:45:52 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! I have (or had, haven't heard from him in a long while!) a Japanese friend dedicated to Her.

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HalfEatenFry [2010-09-29 02:24:50 +0000 UTC]

SOo awesome!!

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Lotus-Memoirs [2010-09-20 07:39:51 +0000 UTC]

Whoa! That is one young, stylish Guan Yin!

xD

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WilsonHoyle [2010-09-18 07:51:07 +0000 UTC]

omg!

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AngelicRedConquerer [2010-09-15 16:51:11 +0000 UTC]

I love Guan Yin, and you really made her very pure and beautiful. <3

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RosePrincess6 [2010-09-04 21:57:24 +0000 UTC]

she's beautiful!

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cloud2181 [2010-08-08 06:41:01 +0000 UTC]

Awesome art

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Grayle [2010-08-07 01:13:05 +0000 UTC]

finally, a not-so-bland depiction of my patron.

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Sharingan-Zero [2010-08-04 21:36:48 +0000 UTC]

She's so beautiful and so is the work, i love the colours and lighting!

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kairibrooks [2010-08-02 01:26:31 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!!

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CervezainBlood [2010-07-29 01:52:12 +0000 UTC]

ke hermosa

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RaymonT [2010-07-28 20:10:00 +0000 UTC]

Nice work.

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Uon-Kou [2010-07-28 00:02:24 +0000 UTC]

Now that's something different from the Original... Nicely done!

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BillyColin8 [2010-07-26 03:42:16 +0000 UTC]

cool, didn't know about this god

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Sol-blaze [2010-07-20 21:25:22 +0000 UTC]

I cant say what's already been said....well yes i can: Fantastic work as usual.

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sebo3e [2010-07-16 23:32:37 +0000 UTC]

wow

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Megadarren [2010-07-13 07:45:25 +0000 UTC]

Stunning

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Superjustinbros [2010-07-11 13:00:34 +0000 UTC]

Awesome.

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Haney-Lover [2010-07-10 22:57:03 +0000 UTC]

Nice work.

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