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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kannon
"多くの日本の寺院では、観音は弱者の守護者として崇拝されています。"
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A Buddhist deity representing compassion, often depicted as a female figure.
"In many Japanese temples, Kannon is revered as the protector of the vulnerable." - 2
A term used to refer to various forms of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara in East Asian Buddhism.
"Devotees often chant prayers to Kannon for guidance and solace."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Kannon' originates from the Japanese language, derived from the Chinese 'Guanyin' (观音), which refers to the Bodhisattva of compassion. The word has evolved through cultural exchanges between China and Japan, reflecting the syncretism of Buddhist beliefs and practices over centuries.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kannon" is said worldwide
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Kannon
Transliteration: Kannon
"Dans de nombreux temples japonais, Kannon est vénéré comme le protecteur des vulnérables."
Kannon
Transliteration: Kannon
"In vielen japanischen Tempeln wird Kannon als Beschützer der Schwachen verehrt."
Kannon
Transliteration: Kannon
"Nei templi giapponesi, Kannon è venerato come protettore dei vulnerabili."
Kannon
Transliteration: Kannon
"En muchos templos japoneses, Kannon es venerado como el protector de los vulnerables."
Kannon
Transliteration: Kannon
"Em muitos templos japoneses, Kannon é venerado como o protetor dos vulneráveis."
कन्नन
Transliteration: Kannon
"जापानी मंदिरों में, कन्नन को कमजोरों का रक्षक माना जाता है।"
观音
Transliteration: Guānyīn
"在许多日本寺庙中，观音被尊为弱者的保护者。"
관음
Transliteration: Gwan-eum
"많은 일본 사원에서 관음은 약자의 보호자로 숭배됩니다."
観音
Transliteration: Kannon
"多くの日本の寺院では、観音は弱者の守護者として崇拝されています。"
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