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Quan Yin is one of the major deities in Buddhism and one of the most popular deities used in feng shui. Known as the Godness of Mercy and Compassion, Quan Yin is a well-know deity not only in China but also in Korea, Japan, Malaysia, as well as with numerous Buddhism followers around the world.
Quan Yin is portrayed in many ways. You can find images of Quan Yin holding the pearls of illumination or a bundle of ripe rice, pouring the nectar of wisdom and compassion from a sacred vase or meditating and holding her hands in sacred madras.
You can also find Quan Yin holding children or giving food – all being expressions of her divine loving energy.
The one with a motherly compassion, she who hears the cries of the people are the Quan Yin’s attributes. A great protector and benefactor, her heart is full of deep compassion and unditional love; her energy is God-like. As such, Quan Yin is welcomed in many feng shui applications and is one of the most popular and sacred feng shui cures.
Due to her commitment to helping humans, she is approached with any concerns, troubles, or worries. Be it family, career, health or relationship, no trouble is too big to be brought to the motherly and all-powerful energy of Quan Yin.
The term ” compassion and mercy” are actually not the best interpretation of Quan Yin’s energy. The energy Quan Yin expresses is akin to what a mother feels for her child – it is fiercely loving and protective, a much stronger energy than what we usually associate with compassion.
As the legend goes, even though Quan Yin attained enlightenment, just as she was about to enter the heaven’s gate she paused at the doorway and, hearing the cries of the world, decided to return and help humankind find the right path.
She took the vow to help humans, thus Quan Yin is known as the female Bodhisattva.
Where do you place the Quan Yin statue for good feng shui in your home ?
– You can also place the statue of Quan Yin close to your front door, facing the entrance. This will create a protective quality of energy at your entrance, as well as the most welcoming sight when coming home.
– Never place your Quan Yin statue on the floor, in the kitchen or in the bathroom. A height of at least 3 feet is recommended for the good feng shui placement of your Quan Yin statue.
– Quan Yin can be a powerful cure in the annual feng shui flying star applications. Find out where her energy is most needed in a specific year and then place your statue of Quan Yin in the affected bagua area. This will neutralize the negative energy of annual feng shui stars and strengthen the protective energy on and around your home.
– Define the best bagua placement of your specific Quan Yin statue by looking at its attributes, such as it’s color, the material is made of, and other details. A white Quan Yin statue is a wonderful feng shui cure for the West. A green color Quan Yin sculpture made of jade can be a great addition to your East bagua as green is an expression of the Wood feng shui element.
Feng shui originated in China many thousands of years ago. Some sources say feng shui goes back at least 5,000 years, some settle for 3,000. We will never know for sure, so all you can do is explore – with a discriminating eye – the powerful beauty of this ancient science and art.