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Avalokitesvara with Willow Branch, hanging Silk Scroll, c. 1310, Goryeo Dynasty (Korea)
One of Kuan Yin’s principal emblems is the willow branch. According to Buddhist belief, she uses the willow branch to drive away illness and to sprinkle the nectar of wisdom and compassion upon all who invoke her assistance.
In this depiction of Kuan Yin, a small image of Amitabha adorns her crown. At her feet is Sudhana-sresthi-daraka, mentioned in Buddhist scriptures as a young man seeking truth.
The painting belongs to the Kagami Jinjya Temple, Japan, where it is exhibited only twice a year. The painting is kept in the Saga Prefectural Museum. The Japanese consider this painting to be one of the nation’s treasures. The painting is quite large, measuring thirteen feet nine inches by eight feet four inches.
[Lecture by Elizabeth Clare Prophet, July 5, 1996]
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