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Sho Kannon, also known as Shō Kannon or the 'Sacred' Kannon, represents the fundamental, unadorned form of Kannon (Avalokiteshvara), the bodhisattva of compassion widely venerated in Japanese Buddhism. Typically depicted holding a lotus bud, symbolizing the potential for enlightenment, this form is considered the basis from which other Kannon manifestations derive. Devotees have traditionally regarded Kannon as a source of compassionate aid, though specific claims of protective or artistic influence reflect popular devotion rather than settled doctrine.
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