The Core Teachings: Essays in Basic Buddhism by Venerable Master Hsing Yun (2012) Paperback

by Hsing Yun

Buddhist practice and progress I

Genres: Buddhism

Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Hsing Yun was a Chinese Buddhist monk, teacher, and philanthropist based in Taiwan. He was the founder of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist monastic order as well as the layperson-based Buddha's Light International Association. Hsing Yun was considered a major proponent of Humanistic Buddhism and one of the most influential teachers of modern Taiwanese Buddhism. In Taiwan, he was popularly referred to as one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Taiwanese Buddhism, along with his contemporaries: Master Sheng Yen of Dharma Drum Mountain, Master Shih Cheng Yen of Tzu Chi and Master Wei Chueh of Chung Tai Shan.

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[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

Explains all the buddhist terms: 4 noble truths, 8-fold path, laws off causation, 3 gems, etc., etc.
If you are interested in exploring buddhist concepts, this is a good place to start.