Dual-sided Buddha and Kuan Yin Statue

This statue is made up of Shakyamuni Buddha on one side and the Goddess of Compassion Kwan Yin on the other.

A great religious teacher in ancient India, this founder of Buddhism is regarded by all Buddhist followers as the “Supreme Buddha”. His birth name was Siddhartha Gautama, but this was changed to Buddha after he went on a journey to discover the truth behind life and death – during this time, he went through an immense divine alteration. He ultimately reached a state of Bodhi (holy wisdom or perfect illumination) and enlightenment. He was then open and passionate to teaching his lessons to all who desired to learn for the next 44 years of his life. He is also known as Shakyamuni ("sage of the Shakyas").

Kuan Yin is the short form Chinese name for Kuan Shi Yin where Kuan means to watch, monitor and observe; Shi means the world; Yin means sounds, specifically sounds of people suffering on earth. Guan Shi Yin is thus the “One Who Hears the Cries of the World”. Those who are in need of this Goddess’ aid need simply to cry out her name; she will assist those trying to overcome depression, grief, relationship issues, family drama, illness, death of loved ones and other major obstacles in life.

You can place this statue on your car's dashboard, or on an elevated table or altar.