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Kwan-yin n. [Buddhism.]

Eastern Religionsone of the Chinese female Boddhisattvas, noted for her kindness: often considered an aspect of Avalokitesvara.

'Kwan-yin' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

Avalokitesvara - Guanyin

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