This book is not only about the life story of Venerable Master Hsing Yun, founder of the Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Order and the Buddha's Light International Association, but also the trials and tribulations that the Master had endured in bringing us a religion, which can be an essential part of our daily lives. This is a journalistic coverage of how Master Hsing Yun passed on the light of "Humanistic Buddhism" that he had received from his master in Mainland China to Taiwan and now to every corner of this world. Anyone who wants to know more about this charismatic Buddhist leader or his inspiring teachings should not miss this book.

Handing Down the Light : The Biography of Venerable Master Hsing Yun

Biographies & Memoirs

Venerable Master Hsing Yun

Hsing Yun

Hsing-yün-ta-shih

Amy Lui-Ma

Fu Chi-Ying

Master Hsing Yun

Leaders & Notable People

Hsi Lai University Press

Volume two offers empathetic and moving prayers for people in many different walks of life. Whether used by professional groups for special occasions or by individuals for quiet contemplation, these prayers speak to our needs in a timely manner.

Pearls of Wisdom: Prayers for Engaged Living 2 (Chinese Edition)

Reference

Shujan Cheng (Translator)

Tom Manzo (Translator)

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Buddha`s Light Publishing

In this collection of articles, Venerable Master Hsing Yun shares his reflections, insights, and wisdom, which are intended to inspire, enlighten, and motivate us to live a better life. 'In reality,' he writes, 'ignorance and enlightenment lie in just a thought! A thought of ignorance may cause sorrow and pain, while an inspiration of enlightenment can bring out the sun of wisdom.' 'If we change our views and outlook on life, we can change our destiny.' Such words are characteristic of the Master s writing in this book, often unexpectedly pointing the way to breakthroughs in our spiritual journey and growth.

All in a Thought - Between Ignorance and Enlightenment 1 (Between Ignorance and Enlightenment, 1)

Religion & Spirituality

Venerable Miao Hsi (Translator)

Cherry Lai (Translator)

Buddhism

Venerable Master Hsing Yun offers guidance in this book for developing the attitudes and approaches that allow us to face life's challenges successfully. Included are such topics as The Path to Happiness, How to Change Your Own destiny, Attaining Health and Longevity, and How to Add to Our Blessings. By following the ideas in this guide, we can lead deeper, richer, and more carefree lives.

The Carefree Life

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

In volume six, Venerable Master Hsing Yun meditates at length on the theme of diligently tending to life with wisdom and compassion. Addressing a rich array of topics, he charts a sound and empathetic course for tending to the causes and conditions of human suffering, and of our infinite potential for growth.

Tending Life's Garden - Between Ignorance and Enlightenment 6 (Between Ignorance and Enlightenment, 6)

Buddha's Light Publications

With Keys to Living Well, Venerable Master Hsing Yun has launched a new vehicle for transmitting the Buddha's teachings. Addressing a wide array of concerns, Venerable Master Hsing Yun imparts his wisdom in a pithy and incisive manner that penetrates the core of life's problems, while offering us practical solutions to overcome them.

Keys to Living Well: Dharma Words 1 (Keys to Living Well)

Buddhist practice is about cultivating each moment so that we can have a lifetime of happiness. In A moment, A Lifetime, Venerable Master Hsing Yun writes, We should tell ourselves that, in anything we do, benefiting others is for a lifetime, and hard work is only for a moment. In this volume, Venerable Master Hsing Yun teaches us how to maximize our potential for affecting change in this world.

A Moment, A Lifetime - Between Ignorance and Enlightenment 3 (Between Ignorance and Enlightenment)

Social Sciences

In this volume, Venerable Master Hsing Yun offers a variety of essays on the truth of impermanence. In A Life of Pluses and Minuses, he writes, While a plus can be limitless in its scope, the worst possibility for a minus is zero. Venerable Master Hsing Yun teaches us how we can enjoy these pluses, and make the most of the minuses.

A Life of Pluses and Minuses - Between Ignorance and Enlightenment 4 (Between Ignorance and Enlightenment, 4)

The topics that are covered in these teachings range from the ethical concerns in the biological sciences, such as euthanasia, to personal challenges associated with suicide and depression. Family management in contemporary life is addressed, especially in regard to dealing with problems of aging and hospice care. We have entered into a new era of cloning, virtual reality, internet commerce, and global life. In A Look at Modern Social Issues, Venerable Master Hsing Yun calmly addresses these potentially troubling issues.

A Look at Modern Social Issues: Buddhism and Our Changing Society 1

Tom Graham (Translator)

The Buddha's teachings are contained in an immense number of sutras, treatises, and commentaries, making it a daunting task to acquire an integrative understanding of Buddhist philosophy and practice. In The Core Teachings: Buddhist Practice and Progress 1, Venerable Master Hsing Yun outlines and explains the central concepts and practices in simple language. An accomplished scholar of Buddhism, Venerable Master Hsing Yun illuminates these complex concepts with insights from decades of practice. A clear and accurate understanding of the core of the Buddha's teachings is essential for putting them into practice and progressing on the path of enlightenment. The Core Teachings is a precious jewel for beginners and advanced students of Buddhism alike.

The Core Teachings: Buddhist Practice and Progress 1

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