Illustrated Buddhist Stories (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Zhang Debao, Pang Xianjian (Illustrations), Luo Weiguo, Zhang Debao (Text)
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: Promoting Buddhist teachings and uncovering the essence of the mind does not necessarily require searching for passages or being rigid in form. Mr. Luo Weiguo and others have taken a unique approach, using simple and popular language to praise the true teachings of Buddhism, narrate the stories of Bodhisattvas, and awaken people, transforming delusion into enlightenment, realizing the mind and seeing the nature. This can be considered a skillful and expedient method. Mr. Zhang Debao and others have deeply comprehended the profound truths, using a light and elegant brushstroke to showcase the magnificent and solemn virtues, tailoring them perfectly. By revealing the form to manifest the nature, it is subtle and beyond contemplation. The text, guided by the illustrations, captivates the reader, and the illustrations, illuminated by the text, shine brightly. The combination is truly exquisite.
The 25 stories in this book are selected from Buddhist classics such as The Six Perfections Collection, The Compendium of the Bodhisattva’s Birth Stories, The Collection of the Buddha’s Life Stories, The Old Miscellaneous Parables, The Miscellaneous Parables, The Miscellaneous Treasure Store, The Wisdom and Folly Sutra, and The Hundred Hares Sutra. The features of this book are:
1. In terms of form, it is accompanied by illustrations, making it more visual;
2. In terms of language, it strives to be clear and conversational, making it more accessible;
3. In terms of content, it makes every effort to uncover stories with positive meanings from Buddhist classics to inspire people’s wisdom and spirit of striving upward, making it more secular.