| Kuan Yin, according to Chinese Buddhism and Taoist | | | | souls with peaceful thoughts and provides relief for |
| beliefs is known to be the Goddess of Mercy. More | | | | those in need. While many gathering in thankfulness |
| loved by believers than revered, Kuan Yin is also | | | | for various blessings they believe to have received |
| believed to be the model of Chinese beauty. Praised | | | | through Kuan Yin, others walk through the gates of |
| by many as the embodiment of all things merciful and | | | | this temple to pray for the safety of a loved on or |
| empathetic, Kuan Yin is believed to have originally | | | | for someone who is suffering from misfortune due |
| been of a male form and was named | | | | to superstitious beliefs. |
| Avalokitheshvara. Kuan Yin is believed to have been a | | | | To draw the attention of Kuan Yin devotees will light |
| devoted follower of Buddhism and is known to have | | | | incense sticks that smell of sandalwood or light up |
| achieved the state of total serenity known as | | | | candles in certain areas of this shrine. At the |
| Nirvana by showing compassion to all who crossed | | | | completion of these rituals visitors circle around the |
| her path and by sacrificing anything for the benefit of | | | | main temple building three times before leaving the |
| another. | | | | holy ground. |
| Upon the completion of her chakra of life she was | | | | Located beside the picturesque shores of Batu |
| worthy of entering the gates of paradise. At this | | | | Feringgi Beach, Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and |
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| earth, unable to ignore this call for help Kuan Yin | | | | in a lush tropical setting. This conveniently located and |
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| suffering. | | | | with a list of amenities that will make your stay a |
| The Goddess of Mercy Temple, located on Pitt | | | | memorable one. Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and |
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| Kuan Yin and is frequented by many religious | | | | that offers attentive and warm service together |
| followers daily as she is known to bless suffering | | | | with breathtaking views of the shoreline. |