The fairest and best of these was Kwan-yin, the youngest. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
Full of fear, Kwan-yin hurried up the hill to the nunnery. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
Kwan-yin alone remained in the room, praying earnestly for help. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
I called in anguish upon Kwan-yin, and she did not hear my prayer. From Wordnik.com. [My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard] Reference
The nuns, turning in amazement, saw that it was Kwan-yin who was speaking. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
At last, worn out, despairing, she went to a far-off temple to ask Kwan-yin, the. From Wordnik.com. [My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard] Reference
I have gone the pathway the last time to lay my offering at the feet of Kwan-yin. From Wordnik.com. [My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard] Reference
There are others there in sorrow, laying their offerings at the feet of Kwan-yin. From Wordnik.com. [My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard] Reference
"And when, most august King, would you have me decide?" asked Kwan-yin earnestly. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
Kwan-yin, but rubbed against her in a friendly manner, and let her pat him on the head. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
I have cried my prayers to Kwan-yin, and they have come back to me like echoes from a deadened wall. From Wordnik.com. [My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard] Reference
As they bore Kwan-yin away from his presence the white-haired monarch fell, swooning, from his chair. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
Indeed, she told Kwan-yin that they could not receive her into the sisterhood, that the building was full. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
Now that Kwan-yin found herself in the life which she had long dreamt of leading, she tried to be satisfied. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
Then the heart of the woman throbs with fear, and I throw myself at the feet of Kwan-yin and beg for strength. From Wordnik.com. [My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard] Reference
"No, no!" exclaimed Kwan-yin, springing up, and trying to keep the abbess from speaking these frightful words. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
The children each have written her a letter, and the candles have been lighted before Kwan-yin, to show our joy. From Wordnik.com. [My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard] Reference
Above the door facing west was a tablet with these words written on it: "In honour of Kwan-yin, the faithful princess.". From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
Kwan-yin kowtowed before her royal father, kneeling and touching her forehead on the floor in sign of deepest reverence. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
Thus Kwan-yin became the Goddess of Mercy; thus she entered into that glad abode, surpassing all earthly kings and queens. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
Soon, holding the precious image tightly in her little hand and whispering a childish prayer to Kwan-yin, she fell asleep. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
However this may be, one thing is certain -- Kwan-yin was pure and good, and well deserved the praises that were showered upon her. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
Then I went to the Mother of Mercies, Kwan-yin, and made my deepest reverence, because for her my heart is full of love and gratitude. From Wordnik.com. [My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard] Reference
The third case contains Chinese divinities, of which the goddess of Mercy, Kwan-yin, on the first shelf, is the most noticeable figure. From Wordnik.com. [How to See the British Museum in Four Visits] Reference
The unfilial girl said she prayed, "Kwan-yin, send me. From Wordnik.com. [My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard] Reference
Kwan-yin as a type of beauty. From Wordnik.com. [Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 4 Sexual Selection In Man] Reference
Kwan-yin, in Anthology ... 407. From Wordnik.com. [The Freethinker's Text Book, Part II. Christianity: Its Evidences, Its Origin, Its Morality, Its History] Reference
Kwan-yin was thoughtful of her friends. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
Kwan-yin was not pleased at this good fortune. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
Kwan-yin heard their unkind remarks in silence. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
Collectibles Tibet Silver Statue: Kwan-yin. From Wordnik.com. [SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles - Part 1001] Reference
Kwan-yin was seated. From Wordnik.com. [My Lady of the Chinese Courtyard] Reference
Kwan-yin turned pale. From Wordnik.com. [A Chinese Wonder Book] Reference
Kwan-yin, II. From Wordnik.com. [Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3] Reference
Liturgy of Kwan-yin. From Wordnik.com. [The Essence of Buddhism] Reference
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