She is the East Asian equivalent of Avalokitesvara, and has been adopted by other Eastern religions. Guanyin, Guan Yin or Kuan Yin ( / ˌ ɡ w ɑː n ˈ j ɪ n/) ( Chinese: 觀音) is the Buddhist bodhisattva associated with compassion. Kabyeeb, Niam-Txiv Kabyeeb, Dabpog, Niam-Txiv Dabpog (Avalokitesvarak, Avalokesvarak, Lokesvarak) 'Lord who Gazes down on the World (Avalokiteśvara)' Male bodhisattva depiction with Amitābha's crown Northern Song Dynasty Chinese wood carving of Guanyin, c.
