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Goddess of Mercy

Most beloved in China is the goddess of mercy Guanin. It was originally known as a Buddhist deity, bodhisatva Avalokiteshvara, whose name is translated into the Chinese language means «vnemlyuschaya sounds of the world». This goddess is also the patroness of Tibetan Buddhism.
Gift of Rice
But the times when people were hunter-gatherers, their life was harsh and unstable. Guanin saw that people are suffering and dying from hunger, and came to their aid. Goddess szhala his chest, where poteklo milk and water their rice fields. To increase the harvest, it became mixed with the blood of its milk. Therefore, a two rice varieties – red and white.

Dog and Rice
This myth says that the honor of the introduction of rice in China belongs to the dog.
After the Great Flood, usmirennogo Yuem son Gunya, people were forced to live in hunting, as well as all plants were washed with water.
One dog ran through zatoplennoe field and had quite a long sprout rice. Rice seedling votknuli in raw land, it quickly grew and matured.

Eight Immortals
«Eight immortals» – the central characters Daoist mythology. They are a perfect example of conduct by which ordinary people can achieve enlightenment and immortality.
Each of them was born a man has reached immortality and the various actions, such as a manifestation of goodness, amounting to a full renunciation or selflessly devotion teacher. Bessmertny often depicted with a peach in the hands – the ancient Chinese symbol of longevity.

Category Gods and goddesses

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