Hsing Yun Books

In Bells, Gongs, and Wooden Fish, Venerable Master Hsing Yun grants voices to the objects of daily monastic life to tell their stories in this collection of first-person narratives. From monastic shoes to robes and alms bowls, these everyday objects tell the story of their lives and the life of Buddhism from their own perspective. Originally published in 1953, the collected sketches are both lyrical and satiric. The collection of inanimate speakers describe and criticize the state of Chinese Buddhism in the early twentieth century in which educating the laity is an afterthought and the day-to-day activities of monastics are dominated by funerary rites. Bells, Gongs, and Wooden Fish showcases the beginnings of Master Hsing Yun's work as a Buddhist reformer, and describes a path to revolutionize, modernize, and humanize Buddhism that resonates to this day.

The aim of this book is simple: to invite readers to consider what it means to lead a good life, and to offer practical advice, based on the Buddhist teachings, as to how this can be accomplished. In each of more than thirty brief essays, Master Hsing Yun treats a specific moral or ethical issue, using quotations from the rich treasury of the Buddhist scriptures as a point of departure for his discussion. Among the topics he considers are control of the body and of speech, overcoming greed, ending anger, patience under insult, how to manage wealth, how to get along with others, what it means to practice Buddhism, and the blessings and joys of that practice. The Buddhist precepts are introduced as guideposts along this path of liberation, and friendship, gratitude, and service to others are presented as essential elements of a common quest to discover and to embody our innate goodness and humanity.

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.

In today’s Buddhist sphere, numerous claims have been made on what the Buddha has taught. However, were they truly spoken by the Buddha? The Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple series is an exploration of over 300 topics, where Venerable Master Hsing Yun clarifies the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible and relevant to modern readers. Erroneous Buddhist views should be corrected, the true meaning of the Dharma must be preserved in order to hold true to the original intents of the Buddha. This first installment contains 52 articles on the topics of faith and doctrine, laying the foundation for readers to learn and practice in the Buddha’s footsteps. Moreover, it also serves as an inspiration for practitioners to strive for Buddhahood and believe that “I am a Buddha.”

In today’s Buddhist sphere, numerous claims have been made on what the Buddha has taught. However, were they truly spoken by the Buddha? The Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple series is an exploration of over 300 topics, where Venerable Master Hsing Yun clarifies the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible and relevant to modern readers. Erroneous Buddhist views should be corrected, the true meaning of the Dharma must be preserved in order to hold true to the original intents of the Buddha. This second installment contains 50 articles on the topics of doctrine and practice, strengthening our right view with a detailed explanation of fundamental Buddhist concepts, as well as practical guidance on how to bring the Dharma into our daily lives.

“Nunca faça o mal. / Faça sempre o bem. / Purifique a mente”. Ao adotar essas orientações do Verso dos Sete Budas, o Venerável Mestre pontua que o correto comportamento é um fundamento da vida, sem o qual não é possível obter os benefícios da meditação em toda a sua inteireza. Neste livro, detalhes sobre a meditação em diferentes escolas do budismo chinês.

Ziel dieses Buches ist es, Sie einzuladen, darüber nachzudenken, was es bedeutet, ein wahrhaftiges Leben zu führen. Dazu gibt Meister Hsing Yun Ihnen praktische Ratschläge, die auf der buddhistischen Lehre beruhen. In jedem der dreiunddreißig Kapitel behandelt er ein Schwerpunktthema und jedes ist in sich abgeschlossen. Wann immer eines der angesprochenen Themen in ihrem Leben aktuell wird, können Sie also gezielt ein Kapitel herausgreifen und sich beraten lassen