Guanyin Oracle · Lot 96

Auspicious

What it means

A lot of protection through virtue. Your blessings are already complete; no need to chase them anxiously. Keep a sincere heart, do good, and good fortune will descend. Dou Yanshan reformed in mid-life and was rewarded with five successful sons. A good sign for family, children and wishes; the more devout and humble, the deeper the blessing.

By matter

Line by line

1. 巍巍寶塔不尋常
   A towering pagoda, beyond the ordinary.
2. 八面玲瓏盡放光
   Bright on all eight sides, shining everywhere.
3. 勸汝志心勤頂禮
   Bow down with a sincere and steady heart,
4. 天龍擁護降千祥
   and heavenly dragons will guard you with a thousand blessings.

Classic commentary

此卦福德現身之象。凡事大吉利也。

這些福份。眾人皆有。不用心忙。福德前定。

The image: blessing and virtue made visible; great fortune in all things. The verdict: these blessings belong to everyone; no need to hurry; blessing and virtue were set long ago.

The story · Dou Yanshan's Good Deeds

Dou Yujun, called Yanshan, of the Five Dynasties lived badly in youth and was still childless in middle age. His late father appeared in a dream to admonish him; he reformed completely and devoted himself to good works. He later had five sons, all of whom passed the exams and rose high. The Three Character Classic praises him for raising five sons to fame.

Reference: Lot 96 of the Guanyin Oracle at Mengjia Longshan Temple, Taipei, with its traditional image, verdict, guidance and story. Story summaries are our own.