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Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 100: The Three Teachings Talk of the Way; King Xiang of Chu Wakes from His Dream at Yangtai

Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 100 is rated Bad Fortune, and its story is “The Three Teachings Talk of the Way; King Xiang of Chu Wakes from His Dream at Yangtai”. In plain words: When your mind keeps flipping east and west, stop asking so many people. Slow down, do some good, and save up blessings. Your peace will hold.

Bad Fortune
You want to go east, then you want to go west.Telling everyone your troubles only muddles you more.You climb the mountain but never see the immortal's face.Better to go home, rest, and speak of it no more.

Original Chinese

欲就東兮欲就西逢人說事轉痴迷登山不見神仙面莫若歸休更勿提

What it says about…

Career
Thinking of changing jobs or investing? Hold still for now. Asking too many people only makes it messier.
Health
See a doctor if you feel unwell. No need to search the internet for every symptom.

The story behind it

The Three Teachings Talk of the Way; King Xiang of Chu Wakes from His Dream at Yangtai

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Questions people ask

Is Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 100 a good fortune?

It is rated Bad Fortune. When your mind keeps flipping east and west, stop asking so many people. Slow down, do some good, and save up blessings. Your peace will hold. A fortune poem is a reminder, not an order. The choice is yours.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 100 say about career?

Thinking of changing jobs or investing? Hold still for now. Asking too many people only makes it messier.

What does Guanyin Fortune Poem No. 100 say in English?

You want to go east, then you want to go west. / Telling everyone your troubles only muddles you more. / You climb the mountain but never see the immortal's face. / Better to go home, rest, and speak of it no more.

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