In modern times, the female form of
Guan Yin has become very popular. Guan Yin is said to be androgynous. The Lotus Sutra describes Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin) as a Bodhisattva who can take any form. He can transform into a male, female, adult, child, elder, human, or non-human, in order to teach the Dharma.
