Do any Buddhist denominations object to the veneration of Kannon?

Question

Are there any Buddhist denominations that feel that building a 300 foot Kannon is inappropriate or just not a good way to develop one's spirtituality?

Answer 1

It is generall accepted that Kannon is a metaphor for each of us. It is not really idolatry if that's where you're going with this.

I do however think the money for building the statue could be better spent helping those who need food and shelter.