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"

Customer Reviews

no figurine :(

I ordered this book for the figurine, which it did not come with. The book itself is just ok.

Did not have the statue

No statue included

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.