Guanyin is the bodhisattva associated with compassion as venerated by East Asian Buddhists, usually as a female. The name Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin which means "Observing the Sounds (or Cries) of the World". She is also sometimes referred to as
Tara is a meditation deity whose practice is used to develop inner qualities and understand outer, inner and secret teachings about compassion and emptiness.
Comments: Kwan Yin vs Tara