The Fable Wisdom of the Hundred Parables Sutra

Author: Wang Yahui
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Publish Date: 2005-08-04
Features: The "Bai Yu Jing" (Hundred Parables Sutra) is an ancient Buddhist parable collection that skillfully uses literary metaphors to directly expose human shortcomings. Each humorous and witty parable offers reflection and enlightenment, presenting the human Buddhist philosophy from a modern perspective. With simple yet profound translations, vivid stories, and personal insights, it narrates thought-provoking philosophies, reflecting realistic life within illusory characters. Though the language is straightforward, the meaning is infinitely profound, providing life insights in reality.
The original name of the "Bai Yu Jing" is "Chi Hua Man Jing" (The Mad Flower Sutra), an ancient Buddhist parable treasure trove. It consists of ninety-eight parables, along with an introductory passage at the beginning and a concluding verse at the end, totaling one hundred chapters. These chapters elucidate profound philosophies, some using small analogies to illustrate large truths, while others use ancient tales to critique the present. Within these illusory characters, realistic life is reflected. The renowned literary figure Lu Xun highly praised the value of this book, as it offers deep life insights in reality.