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Seated Kuan-Yin
Kuan-Yin on Lotus Base, Meditation Pose
Kuan Yin, originally known as Avalokiteswara ('the Lord who regards'), is a highly revered manifestation of the Buddha who appears in Chinese scriptures around 400 A.D. Kuan Yin means 'one who hears the cries of the world' and personifies the compassion of the Buddha for the needy. She is the embodiment of the yin principle. She is usually represented as a young female deity but she has the power to assume whatever form necessary in order to carry out her vow which is to appear in any way necessary to lead beings out of suffering. She is often shown holding a vase containing the waters of compassion, the lotus flower of enlightment or the jewel of three treasures.The statue is made of Bonded Stone, approximately 7.0" H x 4.5" W x 4.5" D, weighing 2.2 lbs
Standing Kuan Yin Praying
Stone finish Cultured Marble statue of Standing Kuan Yin praying.
Kuan Yin, originally known as Avalokiteswara ('the Lord who regards'), is a highly revered manifestation of the Buddha who appears in Chinese scriptures around 400 A. D. Kuan Yin means 'one who hears the cries of the world' and personifies the compassion of the Buddha for the needy. She is the embodiment of the yin principle. She is usually represented as a young female deity, but she has the power to assume whatever form necessary in order to carry out her vow, which is to appear in any way necessary to lead beings out of suffering. She is often shown holding a vase containing the waters of compassion, the lotus flower of enlightenment or the jewel of three treasures. This statue is made of cultured marble, stands 12.5"H, 4.0"W, and 4.25"D, and weighs approximately 3 lbs.
Living a Life that Matters by Harold S. Kushner
Living a Life That Matters
by Harold S. Kushner
Living a Life That Matters was the book chosen to accompany the Center for Spiritual Living Santa Rosa theme for August 2009In this luminous yet practical book of spiritual advice, bestselling author Harold Kushner shows us how even our smallest daily actions can become stepping stones toward integrity.
Drawing on the stories of his own congregants, on literature, on current events, and above all, on the Biblical story of Jacob - The worldly trickster who evolves into a man of God - Kushner addresses some of the most persistent dilemmas of the human condition. Why do decent people so often violate their moral standards? How can we pursue justice without giving in to the lure of revenge? How can we turn our relationships with family and friends into genuine sources of meaning? Persuasive and sympathetic, filled with humanity and warmth, Living a Life That Matters is a deeply rewarding book.
