This article reviews Yü Chun-fang's methodology for analyzing feminization and domestication of Avalokiteśvara, highlighting interpretive biases in Buddhology.
Key Points
Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara has transformed over time, becoming deeply embedded in Chinese culture and worship.
Key evidence: Yü Chun-fang's work tracks the feminization and domestication of Avalokiteśvara in detail, avoiding biases.
Analysis of methodologies reveals how feminist interpretive biases influence contemporary Buddhology discussions.
This exploration highlights the significance of understanding Avalokiteśvara's transformation in the context of gender.