What is the date of June 19 of Guanyin Bodhisattva?

June 19th of the lunar calendar is an important anniversary of Buddhism-Guanyin Bodhisattva Enlightenment Day. There are many legends about the reason why June 19 was designated as Guanyin Bodhisattva Day. Legend has it that Princess Miaoshan attained enlightenment on June 19th, and now thousands of hands and eyes are looking at Avalokitesvara, so later generations designated this day as Avalokitesvara's Daoist Day.

Guanyin Bodhisattva, also known as "Guang Shi Yin" and "Guan Zi Yin", was mentioned at the beginning of Heart Sutra. "Guanyin Bodhisattva, like paramita for a long time, sees that the five aggregates are empty, and the hardships are sweet." The "Guanyin Bodhisattva" here refers to Guanyin Bodhisattva. "Hokkekyo" said: When all beings are in distress, they become famous with one heart, and the Bodhisattva watches their voices and immediately releases themselves, so it is called Guanyin.

Guanyin Bodhisattva is a symbol of compassion and wisdom in Buddhism and occupies an extremely important position in Mahayana Buddhism and folk beliefs. The spirit of great compassion led by Guanyin Bodhisattva is regarded as the foundation of Mahayana Buddhism. According to Buddhist scriptures, avalokitesvara is the embodiment of Buddha in previous lives. In the boundless land, he looked for voices everywhere as a bodhisattva to save his suffering. Guanyin and Amitabha have a special relationship. He is one of the Three Sages in the West, a monk who fills his life, and a bodhisattva who inherits the status of Amitabha. It is also said that Guanyin is the incarnation of Amitabha.

Avalokitesvara has an equal and selfless ambition. When all living beings encounter any difficulties and pains, if they can sincerely call Guanyin Bodhisattva, they will be saved by the Bodhisattva. Moreover, Avalokitesvara can best adapt to the requirements of all sentient beings. For different sentient beings, she will show different bodies and speak different methods. Among many Buddhists, Guanyin Bodhisattva is also the most widely known and most believed by the people. Among overseas Chinese in China and Nanyang, Guanyin belief is very popular. As the saying goes, "Every family has Amitabha and every household has Guanyin". Zhoushan Islands in Zhejiang Province has been the Dojo of Guanyin Bodhisattva since ancient times.