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Kuan Yin goddess of mercy. [Buddhism: Binder, 42] See : Kindness Kuan Yin protectress of fishermen and housemaids. [Buddhism: Binder, 42] See : Protectiveness How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Other representations of the Great Mother are Mary in Christianity; Durga, a mother goddess in the Hindu religion; and Kuan Yin in the Buddhist religion, to name just a few. Tchana has chosen a nice range of tales, juxtaposing the bold enterprise and glorious self-enjoyment of Ancient Sumer's Inanna, for instance, with the self-sacrifice and abundant helpfulness of Buddhist goddess Kuan Yin. In all, they sailed 2,050 nautical miles, visiting two countries and four states in 25 days aboard Kain's Mason 43 ketch, Kuan Yin. |
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