Kuan Yin is a Buddhist deity of compassion and mercy. She is often depicted with her right hand extended and her palm facing outward, which is associated with wish-granting. What wish would you have Kuan Yin grant for you?

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Kuan Yin is a Buddhist deity of compassion and mercy. She is often depicted with her right hand extended and her palm facing outward, which is associated with wish-granting. What wish would you have Kuan Yin grant for you?

Standing Kuan-yin

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