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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kannon
"観音は慈悲の象徴として崇拝されています。"
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A bodhisattva in Mahayana Buddhism who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas.
"In many Buddhist traditions, Avalokiteshvara is revered as the protector of those in distress." - 2
A figure often depicted in various forms, symbolizing mercy and compassion.
"The statue of Avalokiteshvara in the temple is a focal point for prayer and meditation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Avalokiteshvara' originates from Sanskrit, where 'avalokita' means 'to look down' and 'ishvara' means 'lord' or 'deity'. It has been used in Buddhist texts since at least the 1st century CE, evolving to represent a bodhisattva embodying compassion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Avalokiteshvara" is said worldwide
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Avalokiteshvara
Transliteration: Avalokiteshvara
"Avalokiteshvara est vénéré comme le bodhisattva de la compassion."
Avalokiteshvara
Transliteration: Avalokiteshvara
"Avalokiteshvara wird als Bodhisattva des Mitgefühls verehrt."
Avalokiteshvara
Transliteration: Avalokiteshvara
"Avalokiteshvara è venerato come il bodhisattva della compassione."
Avalokiteshvara
Transliteration: Avalokiteshvara
"Avalokiteshvara es venerado como el bodhisattva de la compasión."
Avalokiteshvara
Transliteration: Avalokiteshvara
"Avalokiteshvara é venerado como o bodhisattva da compaixão."
अवलोकितेश्वर
Transliteration: Avalokiteshvara
"अवलोकितेश्वर को करुणा का बोधिसत्त्व माना जाता है।"
观音
Transliteration: Guānyīn
"观音被视为慈悲的化身。"
관세음보살
Transliteration: Gwanse-eum Bosal
"관세음보살은 자비의 보살로 숭배됩니다."
観音
Transliteration: Kannon
"観音は慈悲の象徴として崇拝されています。"
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