{"title":"Jay Ramsay","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the profound insights and poetic expressions of \u003cstrong\u003eJay Ramsay\u003c\/strong\u003e, an influential figure in the realm of Self-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development literature. Known for his passionate and eloquent writing, Ramsay's works are a unique blend of spiritual insight and poetic beauty, offering readers a path towards personal growth and enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Promise of Kuan Yin\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers on a transformative journey inspired by the compassion and wisdom of the bodhisattva Kuan Yin. Through a graceful intertwining of poetry and spiritual guidance, Ramsay encourages a deeper understanding of oneself and the world, emphasising compassion, healing, and inner peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRamsay's books are perfect for those seeking to enrich their personal development journey with a touch of spirituality and poetic resonance. Each page stands as a testament to his belief in the power of words to enlighten and guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-promise-of-kuan-yin-by-jay-ramsay-9781642970210","title":"The Promise of Kuan Yin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best and most comprehensive book on the most important and best-loved Chinese goddess.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWalk down the streets of Chinatown in any American or Western European city and look around. She is there. Walk through the downtown streets, look in a shop window. She is there. Go to any city in China and open your eyes. She is there, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKuan Yin is the most ubiquitous Chinese deity—and the most loved. She is the living expression of compassion whose gentle face and elegant figure form the centre of devotion in most Chinese homes and workplaces. Until relatively recently, she was barely known in the West, and few studies had been made of her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published as \u003cem\u003eKuan Yin\u003c\/em\u003e by Harper Collins in 1995 (and republished as \u003cem\u003eThe Kuan Yin Chronicles\u003c\/em\u003e by Hampton Roads in 2009), this seminal work explores the origins and evolution of the goddess in ancient China, early Buddhism, Taoism, and shamanism. Religious scholar Martin Palmer and Chinese divination expert Man-Ho Kwok discuss the Kuan Yin myths and stories, and Jay Ramsay provides fresh translations of 100 Kuan Yin poems that function both as literature and divination tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A compelling story that reads like a detective mystery . . . and shows the contemporary reassertion of the Goddess in the hearts and minds of men and women.\" - Riane Eisler, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Chalice and the Blade.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously published as \u003cem\u003eThe Kuan Yin Chronicles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46869013987564,"sku":"9781642970210","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26692223482772.jpg?v=1759780739"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jay-ramsay.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}