Chinese fortune poems, one page each
Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 31: Foyin Meets Su Dongpo; Bodhidharma Faces the Wall
Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 31 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Foyin Meets Su Dongpo; Bodhidharma Faces the Wall”. In plain words: Slow down. Eat when you're hungry, sleep when you're tired, and let go of the rush. When the time comes, things will come to you.
Original Chinese
What it says about…
- Love
- The old notes say you're a good match. The bond is steady, so you don't need to check every day whether they love you.
- Career
- Keep your usual pace. No need to rush into changes.
- Money
- Wait and go slow. Take your time with contracts and investments, and read them closely.
- Health
- Eat when you're hungry, sleep when you're tired. However busy you are, finish this meal first.
- Family
- If someone in the family picks a path you don't understand, care about them, but let the choice be theirs.
The story behind it
Foyin Meets Su Dongpo; Bodhidharma Faces the Wall
Video
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Questions people ask
Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 31 a good fortune?
It is rated Fair Fortune. Slow down. Eat when you're hungry, sleep when you're tired, and let go of the rush. When the time comes, things will come to you. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.
What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 31 say about love?
The old notes say you're a good match. The bond is steady, so you don't need to check every day whether they love you.
What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 31 say in English?
Free and easy, sit somewhere quiet. / Eat when you're hungry, sleep when you're tired. / Set body and mind down; there's no need to rush, / and trouble surely will not find you.