Quan Yin is a fairly new Guide for me, and her Eastern energy such a tonic and balance to all, but particularly those of us in the West who have not been acquainted with her before.
Although holding such a gentle energy she has arrived in my life with some force. She holds such an important teaching that our world needs right now - MERCY - and as our world changes and casts off the old, she reminds us to be merciful with those that have done wrong, to not seek vengeance, but compassion - for it is love that will help us close an old door and help birth anew.
Quan Yin is a dearly loved Ascended Master, associated with many eastern traditions and particularly revered in China, Japan and other parts of Asia although she is here for anyone, whatever creed we hold, or place we live in our world. She is both a Divine Goddess and a Buddhist Bodhisattva (enlightened one) who has chosen to stay to guide humanity here on Earth. Her name means "One Who Sees and Hears the Cry (prayers) from the Human World" and in Sanskrit it also means "Born of the Lotus".
A fierce but loving protector for all - with a focus on family, women and children. Sometimes depicted as possessing eleven heads, she is surnamed Sun-Tzu-Niang-Niang, "lady who brings children" and so is often called on by those wanting a child.
She also encourages us to hold compassion and mercy for ourselves and others, to practice self care and is said to comfort those who are sick,elderly, infirm, senile and bereft.
She is also said to watch over seafarers, farmers, crops and travellers. She is often depicted in long flowing white robes, upon or beside a lotus flower, carrying an earthenware vessel filled with water to soothe suffering. A willow branch is sometimes portrayed to demonstrate flexibility and adaptablity rather than rigidity which can "break". She is also said to ride on the back of a dragon.
Although we are used to seeing her in female form she is said to embody both masculine and feminine physicality and attributes and can change guise dependant on what is needed as she heals and utilises her powers. She cares for souls in the underworld and is said to help free them from purgatory.
She says this:
Let me hold you and soothe you in my healing waters washing away that which is wrong and bringing into balance that which is not. Allow me to help you as you help others, to remind you of the importance of a soft heart and soft stance in body, mind and soul.
To not allow the world or personal circumstances to harden and betray you – but to keep your heart wide open and to work always from there.
To be guided by me is to help you to see the best in yourself and in others – to show compassion and love to all - to see each person as a reflection of the divine and part of you and the greater whole. By demonstrating love and mercy in your words, thoughts and deeds you carve a path of righteousness that others can follow and adopt. This path is laden with gold and fallen petals, fragrant with my scent and open to all who strive to be a better person to create a more loving planet.
To leave it more enhanced than you found it – to have walked with grace and touched each portion of the life you led with beauty.
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