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| Thousands hands thousands eyes Guanyin bodhisattva | |
The Chinese name Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means "[The One Who] Perceives the Sounds of the World." On the 19th day of the 6th lunar month Guan Shi Yin's attainment of Buddhahood is celebrated. |
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| Issued Country | China |
| Issued Year | 2002 |
| Category | Buddhist Image World Heritage Buddhist Arts Theme 3: The Buddhist Pantheon as seen through Postage Stamps |
| Type | Commemorative/Special Stamps |