All in a Thought: Between Ignorance and Enlightenment

Between Ignorance and Enlightenment #1

by Hsing Yun, Cherry Lai (Translator), Miao Hsi (Translator)

In this collection of articles, Venerable Master Hsing Yun shares his reflections, insights, and wisdom 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.

135 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2002

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.