25 Responses

1. pelfy

   30|Jan|2008 1

   The Goddess of Mercy, or commonly known as ‘Guan Yin’ is the bodhisattva of compassion as venerated by East Asian Buddhists, usually as a female. She is also known as the Chinese Bodhisattva of Compassion.

   The name Guanyin, also spelt Kuan Yin, is short for Kuan-shih Yin (Read: Guānshì Yīn, 觀世音) which means “Observing the Sounds (or Cries) of the World”.

2. Villager

   30|Jan|2008 2

   Great photo. I’m always amazed at what the human mind can create such as these ceramic pieces…

   My WW this week challenges you to take a vacation where nobody has been before! Are you interested?

   Happy WW,
   Villager

3. ValleyGirl

   30|Jan|2008 3

   Love the colour!!

4. kiky

   30|Jan|2008 4

   can’t wait for Chiness New Year,in my country , for some cities, starting 1n 1998 the celebration will be great and has lots of beautiful color. I’ll take lots of great pictures there

5. eastcoastlife

   30|Jan|2008 5

   These Goddess of Mercy haven’t been blessed yet, usually Chinese don’t buy them as ornaments.

6. ZJ

   30|Jan|2008 6

   We also have similar religious statues in the Roman Catholic religion. They are blessed and put in a special place called altar at home.

7. Leonard

   30|Jan|2008 7

   great photo!!!

   Happy WW!

8. D. Renee Bagby

   30|Jan|2008 8

   Those are gorgeous. I’m more of a maneki-neko (good luck cat) sort of person, but she’s good too. Though it might be bad luck to have both in the same house at the same time — one being Japanese and the other Chinese.

   Happy WW!

9. Shelia

   30|Jan|2008 9

   Very intricate work, nicely done. And beautiful photo!

   Happy WW!

10. cheh

    30|Jan|2008 10

    They’re gorgeous! happy WW dear pelfy!:)

11. Anna

    30|Jan|2008 11

    Wow those are so pretty…Thanks for sharing….Happy WW….
    Mine is up too:
    My Digital Snapshot
    Let’s Laugh Together

12. Euro Puppy

    30|Jan|2008 12

    great colors!

    Happy WW!

13. And Miles To Go....

    30|Jan|2008 13

    I love the composition in that photo. Great job!

14. ellen b

    30|Jan|2008 14

    Happy WW to you! Have a great celebration…

15. Utah Mommy

    30|Jan|2008 15

    Great shot you have in here. Happy WW!

16. Hootin' Anni

    30|Jan|2008 16

    Super!!! Look at all of ‘em. This is one great photo for W W!!!

    [and yes, the hubby's navy ship photos ARE originally black and white]

17. marcia v

    30|Jan|2008 17

    pretty colorstoo

18. Chris in Oxford

    31|Jan|2008 18

    Interesting shot - great lighting and composition. Happy WW and thanks for your visit.

19. zamejias

    31|Jan|2008 19

    Good shots! And thanks for the explanation. I sure learned a thing today.

    ZAM aka Mama Meji

20. tips and tricks

    31|Jan|2008 20

    Great shot!

21. jams o donnell

    31|Jan|2008 21

    THanks for shareing. I did not know about the goddess. Happy WW

22. Natalie

    31|Jan|2008 22

    I think we could all use a little mercy.

    Come visit my WW post if you get a minute!

23. Natalie

    31|Jan|2008 23

    I’ve given you an award on my blog.

24. GreenBucks

    31|Jan|2008 24

    Wow, if she were a real person, I’d say she has a lot, a whole lot of cries to hear from a lot of suffering people.

    My WW:

    GreenBucks

25. Gabriel

    01|Feb|2008 25

    Nice pic! I’m doing a late run today…

    My post: Clowns in stripes

    Happy (belated) WW!