Guanyin

Kannon (観音), also known as Kwannon or Kwanyin, is the Japanese name for the Buddhist bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. The name Kannon is derived from the Chinese Guanyin (觀音), which itself is a translation of the Sanskrit Avalokiteśvara. In Hebrew, this figure might be referred to as קאנון (Kanon) or אַוָלוֹקִיטֶשְׁוָרָא (Avalokiteshvara). Kannon is often depicted in various forms, including female, male, or androgynous, and is known for having a thousand arms and eyes, symbolizing boundless compassion and the ability to see and hear the suffering of all beings. This bodhisattva is highly revered in East Asian Buddhism, particularly in Japan, where numerous temples and shrines are dedicated to Kannon, such as the famous Kannon-ji in Kyoto. Kannon is also associated with various legends and stories, including the popular tale of the Twenty-Five Bodhisattva Manifestations, which describes the different forms Kannon takes to assist beings in need.