Kuan Yin Box: Divine Giver of Compassion

By Manuela Dunn-Mascetti

Book Overview

Often appearing in repose and with a gracious air, Kuan Yin is a deeply worshipped female deity in Chinese Pure Land Buddhism. This bodhisattva answers prayers, petitions, and pleas for help far and wide. This box becomes your personal altar, including a figurine of the "Bodhisattva of Compassion" and a beautifully illustrated book revealing her fascinating history, the miracles she has performed, and instructions on how to seek her guidance.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811841057
• ISBN13: 9780811841054
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.8" x 4.5" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Great Intro to Goddess of Compassion

This set was exactly what I was looking for and exactly as described. I was delighted with it and my daughters can't put down the little statue.

An excellent introduction to Kwan Yin

I really like this set. A relatively inexpensive introduction to Kwan Yin for those who are interested in her but don't have a lot of money to spend. It even includes a statue and an "instant shrine".

Lovely figurine, artfully presented little book

I got this boxed set as a birthday gift, and I don't think it is in any way "tacky" or "uninspired" as another reviewer here has stated. I think the little statue of Kuan Yin is nicely done, and the cardboard "shrine" actually has a rather nice look and feel to it. I have it and the figurine displayed on my desk, and I find it very pleasant to look at. No, it is no replacement for going to a dedicated, ancient Kuan Yin temple, but it is a good place to find your center during the day. As for the book, I find it too to be lovingly executed. It provides a nice overview of Kuan Yin's history and importance, background on sutras and some basic meditations, etc. No, you are not going to be writing a master's thesis on Buddhism with this book, but that is not what it is for. It is meant to be a gentle introduction to Kuan Yin, and inspirational. I feel it satisfies in both regards. Give or receive this nice little boxed set with an open heart, and it will find a way to inspire and soothe.

Kuan Yin

I am very pleased with this. The figurine is nice and very detailed. The book has many picture along with some information, rituals and meditations.