Writing with Kwan Yin

by | Jul 26, 2013 | Writing Prompts | 2 comments

Kwan Yin carving in a Thai temple. Image copyright thaikrit, 2013. Used under license from Shutterstock.com.

Kwan Yin carving in a Thai temple. Image copyright thaikrit, 2013. Used under license from Shutterstock.com.

The Chinese Buddhist bodhisattva Kwan Yin, also known as the Goddess of Compassion, has been revered throughout Asia for centuries for the kindness and mercy she shows to all living beings. Reflect on this image of her—meditate on her image if you like—and write your responses to her presence.

Read more about compassion in this post on cultivating the creative.

When you have more time (37 minutes, 16 seconds, to be exact!), check out this fascinating talk about Kwan Yin by Deborah Bowman, author of The Female Buddha.

If you want to learn more about Kwan Yin, you might also want to check out Sandy Boucher’s book, Discovering Kwan Yin.

2 Comments

  1. Cherilyn Parsons
    Cherilyn Parsons on July 27, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    What a beautiful post. So many of your posts I bookmark to return to later during the times I can carve out to write!

    • Barbara Ann Yoder
      Barbara Ann Yoder on July 28, 2013 at 2:45 pm

      Thanks, Cherilyn! You’re a wonderful writer. I hope you’re finding time to write.

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