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Kuse Kannon, also known as Guse Kannon, is a manifestation of Kannon (Avalokiteśvara), the bodhisattva of compassion, revered in Japanese Buddhism for the vow to save and deliver sentient beings from suffering. The name translates roughly to "salvation-bestowing Kannon," reflecting a role tied to protection and rescue from worldly hardship and danger. This form is notably enshrined in the Hōryū-ji temple's Yumedono (Hall of Dreams) as a historically significant image linked to Prince Shōtoku, and devotees have long approached it seeking safety and deliverance from harm.
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