hearer of the cries of the world
E279432
Hearer of the cries of the world is an epithet of Guanyin, the compassionate bodhisattva who attentively responds to the suffering and pleas of all sentient beings.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| hearer of the cries of the world canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2568403 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: hearer of the cries of the world Context triple: [Guanyin, role, hearer of the cries of the world]
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A.
Light of the World
Light of the World is a Christian title for Jesus Christ that emphasizes his role as the divine source of spiritual truth, guidance, and salvation for humanity.
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B.
Till Human Voices Wake Us
Till Human Voices Wake Us is a novel by Patti Davis that explores complex family dynamics, personal identity, and emotional awakening.
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C.
Comforter of the afflicted
Comforter of the afflicted is a Marian title invoking the Virgin Mary as a compassionate consoler and helper of those who suffer.
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D.
Dreamer
Dreamer is a soul and blues album by American singer Bobby "Blue" Bland, showcasing his smooth vocal style and emotive, sophisticated arrangements.
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E.
Stupor mundi
Stupor mundi is the Latin epithet meaning "Wonder of the World," famously applied to Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, for his extraordinary intellect, cultural sophistication, and political influence in medieval Europe.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: hearer of the cries of the world Target entity description: Hearer of the cries of the world is an epithet of Guanyin, the compassionate bodhisattva who attentively responds to the suffering and pleas of all sentient beings.
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A.
Light of the World
Light of the World is a Christian title for Jesus Christ that emphasizes his role as the divine source of spiritual truth, guidance, and salvation for humanity.
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B.
Till Human Voices Wake Us
Till Human Voices Wake Us is a novel by Patti Davis that explores complex family dynamics, personal identity, and emotional awakening.
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C.
Comforter of the afflicted
Comforter of the afflicted is a Marian title invoking the Virgin Mary as a compassionate consoler and helper of those who suffer.
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D.
Dreamer
Dreamer is a soul and blues album by American singer Bobby "Blue" Bland, showcasing his smooth vocal style and emotive, sophisticated arrangements.
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E.
Stupor mundi
Stupor mundi is the Latin epithet meaning "Wonder of the World," famously applied to Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, for his extraordinary intellect, cultural sophistication, and political influence in medieval Europe.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
epithet
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religious epithet ⓘ |
| appliedTo | all sentient beings ⓘ |
| associatedWithReligion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| associatedWithTradition |
East Asian Buddhism
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Mahayana Buddhism ⓘ
linked to:
Mahayana
|
| correspondsToTitle | Avalokiteśvara ⓘ |
| describesFunction |
responding to the pleas of sentient beings
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responding to the suffering of sentient beings ⓘ |
| describesQuality | compassion ⓘ |
| describesRole | compassionate bodhisattva ⓘ |
| emphasizesAspectOfGuanyin |
attentive listening to cries
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merciful response to suffering ⓘ |
| epithetOf | Guanyin ⓘ |
| hasTheologicalSignificance |
availability of Guanyin to those who call for help
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universal compassion of Guanyin ⓘ |
| languageOfOrigin | English rendering ⓘ |
| refersTo | Guanyin ⓘ |
| relatedConcept | bodhisattva of compassion ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
divine responsiveness
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relief from suffering ⓘ spiritual protection ⓘ |
| usedInContext |
Buddhist liturgy
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devotional practice ⓘ prayer ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: hearer of the cries of the world Description of subject: Hearer of the cries of the world is an epithet of Guanyin, the compassionate bodhisattva who attentively responds to the suffering and pleas of all sentient beings.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.