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 Founding of Fo Guang Shan
Perfectly Willing
A World of Not Looking and Not Listening
100 Tasks of Life

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I once copied out a sutra in blood by pricking myself, and once I also burned my arm as an offering. I once remained silent for a year without speaking, and once I also kept my eyes closed for three months without seeing. Later on, I would occasionally open my eyes and suddenly feel: Oh, there are still verdant mountains; there are still trees; the Read more
What, exactly, is the meaning contained within this gong’an? For instance, some have asked, what are people like? This is a very difficult question to answer because if there are things they are like, then there are things they are not like. If we answer that people are like ghosts, then there are also people among ghosts. If we say ghosts are like people, then Read more
Trees have their roots, and people have their origins. As hu­man beings, we must endeavor to increase joy in the world for the sake of everyone in the world, and we also must ensure that life will sprout flowers and bear fruits as strong and stur­dy as the peach. “Mother” is the source of life for every person, and she is also the harbor on Read more
Offering lamps at Buddhist temples and stupas is a common practice. The Flower Adornment Sutra says, "The lamp of wisdom can break through all forms of darkness." As such, lamps represent the light of wisdom that pierces through the darkness of ignorance. This empowers sentient beings encumbered by confusion. The Buddhist practice of offering lamps originates from the actions of a poor girl named Nanda. Read more

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