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Universal Gate of Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin Chapter)

观世音菩萨普门品

The Universal Gate chapter of the Lotus Sutra describes how Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin) Bodhisattva hears the cries of the world and appears in whatever form is needed to rescue beings from danger, fire, water, demons and fear. It is the most beloved chapter of the Lotus Sutra and the foundation of devotion to Guanyin across East Asia.

Text · 观世音菩萨普门品

若有无量百千万亿众生,受诸苦恼,闻是观世音菩萨,一心称名,观世音菩萨即时观其音声,皆得解脱。

Translated by Kumārajīva, Eastern Jin (5th century) · Taishō Tripiṭaka · public domain (excerpt)

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