Humanistic Buddhism: A Blueprint for LifeThe rationale for Humanistic Buddhism derives directly from the Buddha, "because the Buddha was born, cultivated the path, became enlightened, and strived to enlighten others in this world." It is with this understanding that Venerable Master Hsing Yun proceeds to elaborate on the many ways in which the Buddha's teachings can guide us through challenges in life. In doing so, he affirms the basic spirit of Humanistic Buddhism that centers on the conviction that the Dharma is of crucial pertinence to humanity. Humanistic Buddhism is a book that not only embodies this spirit, but also discusses how it can be infused in life. As a "blueprint" of sorts for conduct and ethics, it is a handy manual for guiding us, as well as a lucid exposition of some of the main tenets in Buddhism. Through illuminating examples and references to Buddhist teachings, Venerable Master Hsing Yun provides insights into many facets of the human condition. He shows how emotions, ethics, family, society, government, and the environment are all areas for contemplation and cultivation. In short, what Humanistic Buddhism reminds us of is that Buddhism is part of life, not separate from it. |
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Humanistic Buddhism: A Blueprint for Life Venerable Master Hsing Yun,Xingyun No preview available - 2008 |
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afflictions Amitabha Amitabha Sutra attain Avalokitesvara behavior bhiksunis bhiksus birth and death Bodhisattva Buddhist Canon Cause and Effect causes and conditions Chan Master China Confucianism Contemplation cultivation deeds dependent origination Dharmaraksa diligently disciples eating effect and karmic eliminate Emperor enlightenment example faith fascicles in total filial piety five precepts Fo Guang Shan Fo Shuo four future happiness harmony he/she heaven his/her hope human Humanistic Buddhism includes India Jing karma karmic retribution kindness King known Kumarajiva Law of Cause liberation lives Lotus Sutra loving-kindness and compassion loyal loyalty Mahayana means meditation Ming monastics morality nature Nirvana Northern Song Dynasty one's parents oneself parinirvana past person practice Pure Land realms religion respect Sakyamuni Buddha samsara Sangha School sentient six perfections society Song Dynasty suffering sutra describes Tang teachings temples things translated into Chinese Triple Gem upholding Venerable Master Vinaya virtue wealth wisdom Xuanzang Yuan