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Yang Zai founded a religion centered on this person in seventeenth century Tianjin called Zailiism. This person sacrificed their eyes and arms to cure their father of jaundice during their reincarnation as Miaoshan. In the sixth century, Zhiyi outlined six forms that this person can take, including one with a thousand arms and eyes. This person traditionally authored the (15[1])Heart (15[1])Sutra. This person’s most used name comes from their ability to hear every (*) sound in the world. (-5[1])Along with Shizhi, this person aids Amitabha Buddha in Pure Land Buddhism. This woman was first attested in Sanskrit texts as the male Avalokiteshvara. This person is often called the ‘Goddess of Mercy’. For 10 points, name this Bodhisattva of compassion in East Asian Buddhism. (10[2]0[1])■END■

ANSWER: Guanyin [or Guanshiyin; or Kannon; or Avalokiteshvara before mention]
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