Kuan Yin Musings Over at The Jesus in Love Blog

The always tantalizing and wonderful Kittredge Cherry continues her fascinating series, "GLBT Saints" today with an exploration of the "Asian Goddess of Compassion," Kuan Yin (sometimes represented as Quan Yin or Guanyin) in both words and art.

Take a quick trip over to the Jesus in Love blog here to take a look at what delights Kittredge has served up for us today.

Photo Credit:©Olga's Kuan Yin By William Hart McNichols. View more of his work here

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Shantideva's Prayer

May I be a protector to those without protection,

A leader for those who journey,

And a boat, a bridge, a passage

For those desiring the further shore.

May the pain of every living creature

Be completely cleared away.

May I be the doctor and the medicine

And may I be the nurse

For all sick beings in the world

Until everyone is healed.

Just like space

And the great elements such as earth,

May I always support the life

Of all the boundless creatures.

And until they pass away from pain

May I also be the source of life

For all the realms of varied beings

That reach unto the ends of space.

Shantideva, 8th Century

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