Sun Changwu 
Commentary on Guanyin 

Guanyin and Guanyin beliefs in Chinese Buddhism are phenomena with important status, influence and significance in Chinese religions, and are an important part of Chinese Buddhist culture, and can also be regarded as a typical case of "Sinicization" of Buddhism. To understand Chinese religion, to understand Chinese religious beliefs and Chinese cultural traditions, one must understand Guanyin. Based on Buddhist-related classics and historical documents, and drawing on domestic and foreign research results, this book comprehensively and systematically sorts out the historical context and process of the introduction of Buddhism Guanyin and Guanyin beliefs into China, and their positive acceptance and gradual "nationalization" and "folkloreization". The author adheres to the principle of focusing on "description" of historical facts, and carefully "explains" the role and influence of Guanyin and Guanyin beliefs on the development of Chinese culture and the spiritual life of Chinese people. The information is rich and detailed, the writing is clear and fluent, and it is both academic and readable. It supplements an important content of the study of Chinese Buddhist history, and also provides readers with a concise, reliable and interesting reading for understanding Guanyin and Guanyin beliefs.