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Kannon
NounPlace

Definitions

  1. 1. Avalokiteshvara (Bodhisattva)
  2. 2. Avalokitesvara
  3. 3. Kannon
This noun refers to Kannon, the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion, also known in other traditions as Guanyin. Statues and temples dedicated to this figure are found throughout Japan and are popular sites for prayer and pilgrimage.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

There are moments when I just want to cry out, "Kannon, please help me!"

Sentence 2

By the way, does Kannon really have thirty-three manifestations?

Sentence 3

The contract specifies the permitted scope for photographing the Kannon statue.

Sentence 4

Time and again, the sound of the bell at the Kannon hall stayed with me.

Sentence 5

Honestly, I just naturally stand up straighter in front of a Kannon statue!