English Booklets

Buddhism in Every Step

The Buddhism in Every Step booklets are based on the popular series of dharma talks and writings by the late Venerable Master Hsing Yun, which focused on applying Humanistic Buddhism to daily life. Whether you are a beginner or long-time practitioner, the stories, lessons, and wisdom found among these pages are invaluable tools that will guide you on your journey. We now have over 60 titles available!

「英文佛學小叢書」是根據星雲大師所推出的一系列通俗易懂的佛法開示與著作, 這些內容著重於將「人間佛教」的理念應用於日常生活之中。

目前有六十多種小叢書可供選擇。

The Fundamentals of Humanistic Buddhism
The Unique Characteristics of Buddhism
The Four Noble Truths
The Great Buddha
The Buddhist Perspective on Life and Destiny
The Wheel of Rebirth
When We Die
Ten of Life’s Common Concerns
Cause and Effect
Cause and Condition
The Essence of Chan
Speaking of Love and Affection

Featured Articles

In the early days of Buddhism, how did monastics observe the Way and live their lives? As the daily lives of these monastics were not one of material things, emotional ties, or sensory pleasures, they led a lives of few material things and cool emotional ties. The world within their heart was pure and their spiritual life was forever lasting. In more concrete terms, their Read more
Do you feel inspired when you see people help each other? Not everyone is. Some people may look at a generous donation and say, “Donating such a small amount of money is nothing extraordinary for such a rich person.” When other people suffer from disasters and pain like the many people killed in the South Asian tsunami and earthquakes, don’t you feel for them? Doesn’t Read more
It is my hope that our Buddhist monks will all become monks who give support in all directions and not become monks who live off all directions. Whoever it may be, the monastic followers or the lay disciples, although we have not yet attained enlightenment, we can still broadly make affinities with others first, so as to become aspiring bodhisattvas who will ensure that “Buddhism Read more
What is the fastest thing in the universe? Of course, everyone knows it is light, which moves at three hundred thousand kilometers per second. However, in Buddhism, the fastest thing is not light but a person’s mind. The speed of mind is several hundred times faster than light and is not limited by time and space. In a flash you can think of Li Bo, Read more

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