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

Though sitting meditation was given to us from the ancient past it is a way for modern people to lead happy lives. Sitting meditation allows us to dispel the pressures of daily life that come from the mind’s confusion and a mistaken understanding of phenomena. Practicing sitting meditation quiets the mind and stills our thoughts so that we can recover our intrinsic nature. Sitting meditation Read more
If someone who holds firmly to the name of Avalokit­esvara were to find themselves in a fire, no matter how big, they need not fear being burned by it because of the Bodhi­sattva’s awe-inspiring spiritual powers. Specifically the passage describes one who “upholds the name.” The Chinese character chi (持), “uphold,” means to hold firmly to or mindfully maintain something. One who upholds the name Read more
Our emotions are a very important part of our everyday life, and they star in a leading role on the stage of relationships. The ability to feel and our freedom to act upon these feelings give us both joy and sorrow, and it is imperative that we maintain our emotional well-being to minimize the potential for suffering within relationships. Emotions are the glue that bind Read more
If we want to understand what the Dharma teaches us about building affinity and living in harmony with others, we must first understand the four great all-embracing virtues. The Buddha teaches that for us to realize our true capacity of connecting with and serving our fellow citizens, we have to first build a good rapport, and the four virtues are tools to that end. The four Read more

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