According to Japanese Buddhist Culture, there is a Buddha or Bodhisattva to protect you upon birth. There is a corresponding Zodiac Protector for each Lunar Zodiac animal. The Zodiac Protectors engages in His vows that whoever prays to the respective Zodiac Protectors with faith would be blessed by Him.
Kannon embodies compassion and is one of the most widely worshiped divinities in Japan and mainland Asia. Avalokitesvara, the Sanskrit name for this deity, can be translated as “Lord Who Regards All,” and the Sino-Japanese term “Kannon” maintains this nuance, for Kannon literally means “watchful listening,” and is often translated as “the one who sees/hears all.” This is indeed the task of the compassionate Kannon — to witness/listen to the prayers and cries (sounds) of those in difficulty in the earthly realm, and to help them achieve enlightenment.
Protector of the Zodiac: Rat
Size: 4.1cm in height; 3.2cm in width
Material: Colour-glazed glass pendant with rhodium plated clasp
千手千眼观音菩萨，生肖鼠之守护神，琉璃佛牌
千手千眼观音菩萨，乃是观音菩萨的另一示现，菩萨以其慈悲之心，发愿救渡丛生，即身生千手千眼。慈悲为本的大菩萨特别能为丛生消除一切的烦恼和厄运，使人得到清静，自在，顺畅的运途和心境。
