Title: An Initial Analysis of'Worship of Guanyin'Among Bai Nationality
Abstract: Guanyin,the Goddess of Mercy,is widely worshiped in Dali.The image of Guanyin appears in the folk legend ofBaiguo Yinyouand the scripture ofLian Hua Chi.This paper analyzes the image of Guanyin and makes the conclusion that Guanyin is not only a religious goddess but also reflects the aesthetic and moral conˉception of Bai people and that it has a close combination with the farming culture in Dali.
Publication Year: 2003
Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
Access and Citation
AI Researcher Chatbot
Get quick answers to your questions about the article from our AI researcher chatbot