The highly respected Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara is also known as “Goddess of Mercy” or “Guan Yin” in Chinese. Guan Yin is the favourite goddess among the people of China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. This painting vividly portrays Guanyin bringing an infant to the human realm. Within people's hearts, she will always be the symbol of kindness and peace and the saviour of those in trouble.