Quan Yin (also spelled Kwan Yin, Kuanyin, Guanyin) is the Goddess of mercy and compassion and one of the major deities in Buddhism. In Sanskrit, Her name is Padma-pâni, or “Born of the Lotus.” In this article, I want to share with you how you can connect with this beautiful Goddess and receive Her blessings and support!
Who Is Quan Yin?
Quan Yin is the Goddess of mercy who is primarily singled out in Buddhist philosophy. Stories and legends about this Goddess can be found in many texts, where She is called ‘Bodhisattva‘.
Quan Yin is a symbol of motherhood, virtue, and compassion. Her essence is pure compassion. She is able to feel pain and help ease it to the whole world. She can help to conceive children, heal a disease, protect in sorrow, and render harmless the spears of an enemy in battle.
Symbology
There are thousands of different incarnations or manifestations of Quan Yin.
Usually, She is depicted as a barefoot, gracious woman dressed in white flowing robes, with a white hood gracefully draped over the top of the head and carrying a small upturned vase of holy dew. She stands tall and slender.
She also may be depicted seated on an elephant, standing on a fish, nursing a baby, holding a basket.
Quan Yin has three birthdays: the nineteenth of the second, sixth and ninth months.
The Teaching of Quan Yin
This beautiful Goddess graciously appears in our lives when it is time to cherish and nurture our wholeness through compassion. She basically teaches us how to be compassionate not only to others but also to ourselves.
Do you find yourself irritated or indifferent to the suffering of others? What keeps you from showing compassion to them? Have you ever hurt others in order to avenge your pain? Do you fear that you will be hurt if you open your heart to others? If so, it is time to awaken Quan Yin energy inside of you.
Quan Yin teaches us that the way to ease your suffering is to develop compassion for yourself. The one who knows how to be compassionate to himself will be able to show compassion to others.
Mystic Ritual “Travelling to Quan Yin Dimension”
This powerful ritual will help you to reconnect with Quan Yin, become more compassionate, and receive Her blessings.
Good days for this ritual:
- Monday (use a white candle or white flowers);
- Friday (use a pink candle or pink roses).
Instructions
Find a time and a place where nothing and no one will disturb you. Light a candle or/and place flowers next to you.
Sit or lie down comfortably, with your back straight and close your eyes. Take a deep breath and exhale slowly. Then take another breath, inhaling deeply to the heart. Exhale slowly, feeling your heart expand. Take a deep breath and exhale through your heart chakra.
Try to visualize and feel yourself inside your heart. Feel your heart beating around you.
Visualize how a rainbow bridge appears inside your heart. You step on that bridge and cross the waters below the bridge. As you’re crossing the bridge, you become more and more relaxed. Waters below make you more peaceful and comfort you. As you’re walking over the bridge feel how pleasant and refreshing the air is.
On the other side of the rainbow bridge lies the Paradise island of Quan Yin. You set foot on the island, and the Goddess greets you and hands you a beautiful flower. When you inhale the fragrance of the flower, you feel that your heart is opening. She takes you by the hand and leads you through the rich lush fragrant gardens to Her pavilion.
After she seats you with care and attention, she asks you to talk about your problems. Tell the Goddess about your problems. She listens to you attentively. You feel nourishment and love in the very center of your being. You feel completely heard and understood. Sit with the Goddess until you are ready to return.
Quan Yin takes you to the rainbow bridge and hugs you. Thank her and go across the bridge feeling full of strength and renewed. Cross the bridge and go back to your heart.
Take a deep breath and exhale back into your body. Take another deep breath and open your eyes as you exhale. Tell the words of gratitude to the Goddess. If you lit a candle, leave it to burn down to the end.
Mantras
For reconnecting with the Goddess and receiving Her blessings you can also use mantras. These mantras are manifestations of Quan Yin in different aspects. When you recite a mantra, you address a particular quality of the Goddess, invoke its Presence, reconnect with you and strengthening you.
When chanting the mantra you can hold a piece of jade, amethyst, pearl or coral in your hand.
Mantra For Health
For chanting this mantra focus on the image of the Goddess that holds a willow branch covered with sweet dew. This branch has healing power which gets activated with this mantra.
The text:
NAMO YANG LIU GUAN YIN
Mantra for Power and Patronage
For chanting this mantra visualize Quan Yin standing on the dragon. This image is the symbol of Her power.
The text:
NAMO LONG TOU GUAN YIN
The mantra of Spiritual Insight and Enlightenment
For chanting this mantra use the image of Quan Yin holding Sutras which is a symbol of sacred knowledge and wisdom.
The text:
NAMO CHO JING GUAN YIN
Mantra for Self-Development and Empowerment
This mantra helps to banish all darkness and negativity, stimulate self-development and empowerment.
The text:
NAMO YUAN GUANG GUAN YIN
Mantra for Purifying Thoughts, Self-Improvement, and Spiritual Development
Quan Yin dressed in white is a symbol of purity and enlightenment of the mind. Use the following mantra to purify your thoughts, stimulate your self-improvement and spiritual development:
NAMO BAI YI GUAN YIN
Abundance Mantra
Quan Yin depicted with a basket of fish is a symbol of prosperity and abundance. The following mantra is a wish-fulfilling mantra that helps to attract prosperity and abundance.
The text:
NAMO YU LAN GUAN YIN
Mantra for Qi Increase
This powerful mantra increases the quantity and quality of Qi energy thus it helps to prolong life.
The text:
NAMO YAN MING GUAN YIN
Mantra for Overcoming Anger
This mantra helps to overcome anger, to resolve conflicts, stop fights, and achieve peace.
The text:
NAMO NENG JING GUAN YIN
Mantra for Longevity
This mantra for meditation grants health and longevity.
The text:
NAMO YE YI GUAN YIN
Protection Mantra
The text:
NAMO DO LO GUAN YIN
The mantra of Universal Compassion
The text:
NAMO PU BEI GUAN YIN
Quan Yin and Feng Shui
Quan Yin is a powerful Feng Shui symbol, which is fraught with absolute perfection. The statue or the picture of this beautiful Goddess unites all possible forces to attract the best in your life.
This talisman requires no special sector or correlation with anything. You can place Her statue or hang the picture at the front door, in the bedroom or living room.
Of course, you should never place the statue or the image of this goddess in such places as the toilet or bathroom!
The Bottom Line
In order to receive Quan Yin blessings and help, you just need to appeal for help. Do it sincerely, and She will come to your aid, support you, protect you and bless you. Make Quan Yin practice a part of your daily routine and watch the improvements in all the spheres of your life!