Buddha's Teachings on Being Human - Reading Sutras, Understanding Buddhist Principles, Being a Wise Person, Doing Righteous and Prudent Things

Author: Ruyin Jushi
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Buddhism holds that cause and effect are the laws of life and the universe, and the preaching of the Dharma. Good and evil are the karma created by humans. Sentient life is conditioned and impermanent; good actions will surely bring good rewards. To cultivate a detached mind, let go of greed, anger, and delusion, and neither despair of life's suffering nor cling to life's pleasures. Without desires and ego, the level of life is elevated, and the realm of life naturally expands. "The Buddha's Teachings on How to Be a Person" selects various stories from various Buddhist classics that inspire wisdom in living and excellence in doing, based on original scriptures. It combines modern science and philosophy, compiles and comments on them, and brilliantly interprets the Buddhist principle of "the way of dealing with others is the way of being oneself," offering a fresh perspective. The stories chosen in the book are rich in wisdom and philosophy, filled with humor and wit, teaching you to deeply appreciate the essence of the Buddha in the noisy and chaotic world, to absorb more of the Buddha's wisdom, and to live a pure, free, and open life.