Product Description

Kuan Yin is revered by millions across spiritual traditions. A female bodhisattva (one who is fully devoted to the enlightenment of others), she stood at the gates of Nirvana ready to enter. But when she heard the cries of suffering in the world, she chose to remain in the human realm until the last sentient being was freed from pain. In Kuan Yin, author and devotee Daniela Schenker offers readers an exquisite book of full-color photographs and illustrations, along with invocations, meditations, and visualizations to summon the healing energy of this goddess of compassion and liberation. Daniela Schenker has been a student of Asian traditions for more than twenty years, traveling extensively throughout the world to trace both the history and modern worship of Kuan Yin. Readers join her to learn more about: * 33 of Kuan Yin's manifestations, each with its own contemplation and watercolor image * Tips and techniques to create a devotional shrine to Kuan Yin--your own sacred place to call upon her blessings * Namo Kuan Shi Yin Pusa and other powerful mantras to invoke Kuan Yin's guidance and protection * Kuan Yin's "power spot," the beautiful Chinese island of Putuo Shan Exquisite and graceful like the goddess herself, Kuan Yin makes the perfect gift; a treasured book for your personal altar; and a companion on the spiritual path to receiving this compassionate deity's lovingkindness.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #138834 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

About the Author
Daniela Schenker works as an astrologer, Feng Shui consultant, and holistic lifestyle advisor. She has studied Asian traditions for more than twenty years.

Customer Reviews

An experiential journey that feeds the soul.
From the moment I picked up this book I was saturated with the energy of Kuan Yin. Yes, even before I opened it, it spoke to my heart. It doesn't hold a lot of intellectual rehashing of ancient ideas, it holds actual technique to connect with the Bodhisattva Herself and experience her love, light and compassion within. You can think about it all you want, but the journey of Kuan Yin is to be experienced through the heart and this book is a valuable guide for you travels. Thank you so much Daniela Schenker for this valuable gift you have given.

A Visual Delight
While I was expecting a bit more substance, I thoroughly enjoyed the illustrations. As I am a visual person, the images of Kuan Yin's many manifestations were of great assistence in understanding the compassion this goddess is renowned for. I am still in the process of reading what I suspect to be the perfect compliment to the above book. Expounding on Kuan Yin's spirtual teachings, The Living Word of Kuan Yin: The Teachings & Prophecies of The Goddess of Compassion & Mercy is an authentic channeling: chocked full of important spiritual maxims and meditation techniques. Kuan Yin: Accessing the Divine Feminine may be for many their introduction to the amazingly merciful and compassionate world of Kuan Yin.

A practical focus
There are very few books on Kwan Yin out there, and this is an interesting new addition. Quite beautifully illustrated (it would make a lovely gift) it is really filled with practical meditations and tips on how to incorporate Kwan Yin into your own spiritual life - which makes it quite different from other books in English on the Bodhisattva.
On the whole, probably well worth buying.