• The worship of Guanyin was introduced into China from India.
• The Sanskrit Buddhist scriptures referred to the bodhisattva as Avalokiteśvara.
• It is believed that Guanyin was originally depicted as a male bodhisattva but gradually became depicted as female after being introduced to China.
• In folk belief, the female form of Guanyin is generally more common. As Guanyin symbolises loving compassion, worshippers often respectfully refer to her as “观音妈” (“Mother Guanyin”).
• Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple at Waterloo Street, colloquially known as “四马路观音堂”, was built in 1884 and is one of the most well-known Guanyin temples in Singapore. Listed as a historic site by the National Heritage Board, it remains a popular destination for worshippers.

In the movie I Not Stupid Too, he used a computer to interpret the divination lots in the temple, serving as a spokesperson for the Goddess of Mercy, Avalokiteśvara. (Lianhe Zaobao, 13/1/2008)