Guan Yin originated as the Avalokitesvara.  In Taoist, we believed in her has the magical power to transform the body into any form required to relieve suffering.

According to sutras, Avalokitesvara incarnated herself in the Princess Miao Shan, a daughter of a cruel king wanted her to marry a wealthy but uncaring man. She disobeys his command by pointing the marriage couldn’t ease misfortunes of suffering from aging, illness, and death as her wishes. She rather spends her life in what she believes in than marry to a powerful and wealthy man. The king was furious, and she is expelled. Years later, as her dedication to helping people, Taoist believe her gaining the power of healing. In the end, despite the king was cruel to her, she sacrifices herself to heal her father from the severe illness.

    Not only Taoism but also Buddhism depicted Guanyin can free all sentient being from samsara and reincarnation. Despite strenuous effort, she realized that still many unhappy beings were yet to be saved. After struggling to comprehend the needs of so many, her head split into eleven pieces. This enables her to hear the cries of the suffering, and she can reach out to all those who are in need.