The Kuan Yin Oracle Paperback – February 10, 2010

This book is a great source of information and direction for all things that I’d hoped for. It’s easy to read interesting and useful!

I love this book. The tranlsation by Karcher has been perfect in comparison to what Im used to when consulting the orginal poems provided by the temple. But I think this book may be print on demand. It took almost a month to get to me. I had to keep telling myself: Buddhists know how to wait. Buddhists know patience. So I recommend, buy at least two when you order - in case you lose one.

This was written by the author of The Total I Ching, Stephen Karcher. Very good oracle for all questions.

This is my favorite of the several translations of the oracle available; it gives clear and often startlingly specific answers. Because the full kit is out of print and very subject to price gouging, I offer my method of consultation: A pair of 10-sided gaming dice, cost under $10. Kuan Yin appears to be perfectly satisfied with my solution. :)

I only consult this occasionally. It is alright as an adjunct to the I Ching but I find it weak to be a stand alone divination tool. Although I like some of Karcher's previous books this one is loaded down with lots of exposition and background history.

For a long time, I keep asking others to translate and no one can give me a word to word. Instead they instantly want to put their own impression to my selection. This can prove confusing and misleading. I am so glad he translated the poems and also the what can and cannot happen. He even added a prologue of some history and insight so you can understand what is being told to you. IF you really believe in the kuan yin oracle and cannot read Chinese as I do, then this is so helpful. Thanks Stephen Karcher.

Ok, so the book itself is good for people interested in working with the 100 poems of Quan Yin. Only one problem...there is no statue or oracle sticks included with the book. So unless you want to make your own sticks, I would forego buying this book.

This Book the Kuan Yin Oracle guide to poems which gives insight into where you are in your karmic pathway. Well written and with great back ground insights into the meanings of the I Ching Book of Changes and it's development. A treasure for those who want clarity of their purpose.