The pink lotus   symbolizes the purity and wonder of our awakened Buddha nature.    Kuan Yin is the Buddha of Great Compassion.  In Chinese, Kuan Yin  means "the One Who Hears the Cries of the World."  Over the centuries, many have heard Kuan Yin's voice, many have met Kuan Yin's image  in their hearts.  Kuan Yin has touched and shaped their lives, offered hopes and brought out the potential within those who suffered or felt hopeless.    The Lotus does not hide from the world nor does it judge it.  The Lotus simply reaches to the celestial heavens for all to see and as it does, it spreads a sense of Peace and Tranquility for all to enjoy.  Do not hide your practice, for many may benefit from your example.  Be open and sharing as you endeavor to uncover the Buddha within so that you too may spread a sense of Peace and Tranquility.  (3/1/10)