| Kun Im (Goddess of Mercy)- Macau | |
Macau has a wide range of ancient Chinese temples, spread right across the peninsula down through Taipa to the tip of Coloane. Unsurprisingly, given its rich maritime heritage, many of the temples are dedicated to safety at sea. The temples are primarily aimed at Buddhist, Taoist and Chinese Folklore faiths. The main deities worshipped are Buddha, Tin Hau/A-Ma (Goddess of Seafarers), Kun Iam (Goddess of Mercy), and Na Tcha (God of War), although there are many others. The beautiful gold Kun Iam statue stands on a small island jutting into the Outer Harbour between Macau and Taipa, along Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen. The statue is dedicated to Kun Iam, the Chinese Buddhist goddess of mercy. It stands on a lotus-shaped dome, beneath which is the Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre – which contains a small exhibition and some literature on Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. |
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| Issued Country | Macau |
| Issued Year | 1992 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |