Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 96 pages
- Published by: Chronicle Books; Book and Access edition September 16, 2004
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0811841057
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0811841054
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Book Dimensions:
6.7 x 4.6 x 2.9 inches
- Weighs: 1 pounds
Product Description
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 gorgeously illustrated book revealing her fascinating history, the miracles she has performed, and instructions on how to seek her guidance.
About The Author
Manuela Dunn Mascetti is the author of The Buddha Box, Ganesha , and numerous other books. She is a multilingual student of culture and travels extensively throughout Europe, the US, North Africa, and India. Originally from the UK, she currently resides in
Reader ReviewsI 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.
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