「悲」 (bēi)
It means compassion or merciful sorrow — the heart of Guanyin’s vow to relieve suffering.
However, if you mean the name of Guanyin’s main scripture, that would be:
《普門品》 (Pǔ Mén Pǐn)
It’s the “Universal Gate Chapter” from the Lotus Sutra (法華經), the most famous scripture devoted to Guanyin.
the most sacred and profound scriptures devoted to Guanyin Bodhisattva (觀音菩薩).
Let’s explore 《普門品》 (Pǔ Mén Pǐn) — its meaning, background, and essence.
🕊️ 1. Name and Source
《普門品》, full name 《妙法蓮華經·觀世音菩薩普門品》 (The Lotus Sutra – Chapter on the Universal Gate of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva)
is the 25th chapter of the Lotus Sutra (法華經, Fǎ Huá Jīng).
- “普門” (Pǔ Mén) literally means “Universal Gate” — it refers to Guanyin’s boundless compassion, open to all beings.
- “品” (Pǐn) means “chapter” or “section.”
So 《普門品》 = “The Chapter on the Universal Gate of Guanyin Bodhisattva.”
🪷 2. Core Message
The scripture teaches that Guanyin hears the cries of all who suffer, and responds instantly with mercy.
Whenever someone calls Guanyin’s name with a sincere heart, she will appear in whatever form is most helpful — male or female, god or human, monk or layperson — to bring rescue and peace.
“若有無量百千萬億眾生，受諸苦惱，聞是觀世音菩薩，一心稱名，觀世音菩薩即時觀其音聲，皆得解脫。”
“If countless beings suffer and call the name of Guanyin Bodhisattva with one heart, Guanyin will immediately hear their cries, and all will be liberated.”
☯️ 3. Spiritual Meaning
- “Universal Gate” means the gate of compassion that is open to everyone, no matter who they are.
- The text teaches that Guanyin’s true power is not external — it arises from the awakened compassion in all beings.
- To “enter the Universal Gate” means to awaken the Guanyin nature within yourself — the heart that responds to suffering with love, not anger.
🕉️ 4. Common Practice
Many Taoists and Buddhists recite the Pǔ Mén Pǐn daily or on Guanyin’s sacred days (like the 19th day of the 2nd, 6th, and 9th lunar months).
It can be recited:
- To seek protection, healing, or peace.
- To cultivate compassion and wisdom.
- To dedicate blessings to others.
🌼 5. A Famous Excerpt
Here is a short, powerful line often recited from the text:
「南無觀世音菩薩。」
Námó Guānshìyīn Púsà
“Homage to the Bodhisattva Who Observes the Sounds of the World.”
Or this verse:
「應以何身得度者，即現何身而為說法。」
“In whatever form beings can be guided, in that form does Guanyin appear to teach.”
This shows Guanyin’s limitless adaptability — a perfect example of compassion guided by wisdom.
🌸 6. Essence in One Thought
「以無緣大慈，同體大悲。」
“With unconditional compassion and oneness with all beings.”
That is the heart of the Universal Gate — compassion without conditions, and love that includes everything.