Guanyin (Avalokiteśvara) Bodhisattva Birthday
Honoring the Bodhisattva of Compassion — responding to the cries of the world.
About
Lunar 2/19 is commonly celebrated as Guanyin’s Birthday (many communities also mark 6/19 Enlightenment and 9/19 Renunciation). Devotees cultivate compassion, vow-making, and charitable action.
When to Observe
- Main date: Lunar 2/19 (regional calendars may vary).
- Suggested online window: ≤3 days before / after the main date.
Suggested Offerings
- Lamps & flowers; quiet compassion practice
- Great Compassion Mantra chanting; charitable deeds
Sample Blessing
May compassion arise in my heart, and may all who suffer find relief through Guanyin’s boundless vows.
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