Water-Moon Gwan-eum
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Water-Moon Gwan-eum is a serene, contemplative manifestation of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Gwan-eum) often depicted seated by water under the moon, symbolizing compassionate wisdom and meditative tranquility in East Asian Buddhism.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Water-Moon Gwan-eum canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11752246 — 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: Water-Moon Gwan-eum Context triple: [Gwan-eum, hasForm, Water-Moon Gwan-eum]
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A.
Yeongdodaegyo
Yeongdodaegyo is a bascule bridge in Busan, South Korea, known as the city’s first mainland–island bridge and a local historical landmark.
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B.
Gwanaksan
Gwanaksan is a prominent mountain in the Seoul metropolitan area of South Korea, known for its hiking trails, rocky peaks, and scenic views over the surrounding cities.
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C.
Gwangalli
Gwangalli is a coastal neighborhood in Busan, South Korea, best known for its sandy beach, vibrant nightlife, and scenic views of the nearby Gwangan Bridge.
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D.
Geumsaem (Golden Spring)
Geumsaem (Golden Spring) is a notable natural spring on Geumjeongsan Mountain in Busan, South Korea, known for its clear water and scenic surroundings.
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E.
Sinseongbong
Sinseongbong is a prominent mountain peak located within the Gyeryongsan mountain range in South Korea.
- 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: Water-Moon Gwan-eum Target entity description: Water-Moon Gwan-eum is a serene, contemplative manifestation of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Gwan-eum) often depicted seated by water under the moon, symbolizing compassionate wisdom and meditative tranquility in East Asian Buddhism.
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A.
Yeongdodaegyo
Yeongdodaegyo is a bascule bridge in Busan, South Korea, known as the city’s first mainland–island bridge and a local historical landmark.
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B.
Gwanaksan
Gwanaksan is a prominent mountain in the Seoul metropolitan area of South Korea, known for its hiking trails, rocky peaks, and scenic views over the surrounding cities.
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C.
Gwangalli
Gwangalli is a coastal neighborhood in Busan, South Korea, best known for its sandy beach, vibrant nightlife, and scenic views of the nearby Gwangan Bridge.
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D.
Geumsaem (Golden Spring)
Geumsaem (Golden Spring) is a notable natural spring on Geumjeongsan Mountain in Busan, South Korea, known for its clear water and scenic surroundings.
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E.
Sinseongbong
Sinseongbong is a prominent mountain peak located within the Gyeryongsan mountain range in South Korea.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Avalokiteshvara depiction
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Bodhisattva manifestation ⓘ religious iconographic motif ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Chinese Buddhism
NERFINISHED
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East Asian Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ Japanese Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ Korean Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ Mahayana Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ Pure Land devotional practices ⓘ |
| depicts |
Avalokiteshvara seated by water
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Avalokiteshvara under the moon ⓘ |
| hasCulturalContext |
Chinese Song and Yuan dynasty painting traditions
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Korean Joseon dynasty Buddhist art ⓘ |
| hasIconographicElement |
body of water or pond
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elegant seated posture ⓘ flowing robes ⓘ jewelled crown or headdress ⓘ lotus flowers ⓘ moon in the sky ⓘ rocky grotto or cave setting ⓘ rocky outcrop or cliff ⓘ royal ease pose ⓘ small attendant figures ⓘ water jar or kundika ⓘ water ripples reflecting the moon ⓘ willow branches or reeds ⓘ |
| hasKoreanName | 수월관음 ⓘ |
| hasMcCuneReischauerRomanization | Suwŏl Kwanŭm NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasMeaning | Water-Moon Avalokiteshvara NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasRevisedRomanization | Su-wol Gwan-eum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| refersTo |
Avalokiteshvara
NERFINISHED
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Gwan-eum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Bodhisattva of Compassion
NERFINISHED
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Guanyin NERFINISHED ⓘ Kannon NERFINISHED ⓘ Moon-in-water metaphor in Buddhism ⓘ |
| represents |
calm observation of samsara
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contemplative aspect of Avalokiteshvara ⓘ listening to the cries of the world ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
compassionate wisdom
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emptiness and reflection ⓘ meditative tranquility ⓘ serenity ⓘ the illusory nature of phenomena ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Buddhist painting
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devotional images in shrines ⓘ hanging scrolls ⓘ temple murals ⓘ |
| veneratedBy | Buddhist devotees seeking compassion and protection ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: Water-Moon Gwan-eum Description of subject: Water-Moon Gwan-eum is a serene, contemplative manifestation of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Gwan-eum) often depicted seated by water under the moon, symbolizing compassionate wisdom and meditative tranquility in East Asian Buddhism.
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