Cultural Figures Talk About Their Connections with Buddhism (Volume 1 & 2)

Author: Ma Mingbo
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: Since Buddhism entered China, it has been closely integrated with traditional Chinese culture and has become an important part of it. At the same time, it has illuminated the hearts of many cultural figures in 20th-century China: Lu Xun, Lao She, Xu Zhimo, Zhu Ziqing, Feng Zikai, Liang Shiqiu, Ji Xianlin, Jin Yong, Fei Xiaotong, Zhang Zhongxing, Master Hongyi, Zhao Puchu, Master Jinghui, Nan Huaijin, Jia Pingwa, and Yu Qiujiu, all of whom had a deep affection for Buddhist culture. Buddhist culture opened the door to wisdom for them, bringing them great joy and great achievements. The unique transcendence and freedom of Buddhist thought bear witness to their peaceful, happy, and rich life journeys. The texts collected in this book are their "spiritual notes" from their contact, experience, and reflection on Buddhist culture. Carefully reading them allows you to enter the inner world of cultural figures while also helping us find our spiritual homeland. Cultural Figures Talk About Their Affinity with Buddhism is divided into two volumes: Cultivating Practice in Daily Life and A Life of Tranquility, Happiness, and Freedom. In Cultivating Practice in Daily Life, "Buddha's Words in the World" focuses on life, while "Zen Talks on Life" focuses on daily life. In A Life of Tranquility, Happiness, and Freedom, "Cloud and Water in the Heart" focuses on travel, while "Lotus Shadow in the Mind" focuses on inspiration. These prose-style documentary texts are casual, natural, and fresh, more authentic and relatable than poetry or fiction. Although some of the texts have varying degrees of connection to Buddhism—some close, some distant—they mostly reflect the authors' attitude of closeness and reverence toward Buddhism. Reading these texts allows you to intimately experience the vastness and depth of Buddhist culture. At the same time, they bring a unique charm and realm to our world of reading.