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Gyoran Kannon, often depicted holding or standing atop a fish, is one of the thirty-three manifestations of Kannon (Avalokiteshvara) venerated in Japanese Buddhism. This form is traditionally associated with the sea and with fishing communities, reflecting the belief that Kannon's compassion extends to those whose livelihoods depend on the ocean. Images of Gyoran Kannon are found in various temples and coastal shrines, often linked to legends of the bodhisattva appearing to fisherfolk or guiding them safely through peril.
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