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Songzi Guanyin and Koyasu Kannon: Revisiting the Feminization of Avalokiteśvara in China and Japan
DownloadFall 2019
Avalokiteśvara, initially imagined as a male deity in India, began to transition into a female deity during the early period of the Song dynasty (960-1279) in China. Guanyin 觀音, Avalokiteśvara’s name in Chinese, received great popularity as the “Goddess of Mercy” in China. Influenced by both...
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Fall 2014
Objective: To examine sex-specific differences in the demographics and work patterns of Canadian orthodontists. Methods: Questionnaires were mailed/E-mailed to a random sample of 384 orthodontists (189 male, 95 female). Questions regarding work patterns and personal demographics were created...