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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 32: Liu Bei Seeks Talent; Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage; Chang He Recommends Ma Zhou

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 32 is rated Fair Fortune, and its story is “Liu Bei Seeks Talent; Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage; Chang He Recommends Ma Zhou”. In plain words: The road ahead looks blurry, but you're like jade hidden in stone. When someone who understands cuts it open, everyone will see you shine.

Fair Fortune
The road ahead is misty, and nothing seems sure.Who knows there is jade hidden in the stone?One day a wise minister will cut it cleanly open,and all will see the wonder of the green jade inside.

Original Chinese

渺渺前途事可疑石中藏玉有誰知一朝良臣分明剖始覺其中碧玉奇

The story behind it

Liu Bei Seeks Talent; Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage; Chang He Recommends Ma Zhou

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 32 a good fortune?

It is rated Fair Fortune. The road ahead looks blurry, but you're like jade hidden in stone. When someone who understands cuts it open, everyone will see you shine. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 32 say in English?

The road ahead is misty, and nothing seems sure. / Who knows there is jade hidden in the stone? / One day a wise minister will cut it cleanly open, / and all will see the wonder of the green jade inside.

Different temples may use slightly different versions.

A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

Chinese poem font: Wang Han-zong Li Shu (GPL v2), with a few added glyphs