Biography of Venerable Dao Sheng

Author: Fang Litian
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Publication Date: 2000-08-01
Features: This book is one of the biographical series on eminent Buddhist masters. It discusses a master who bridges the past and future, benefiting generations to come—Zhu Daosheng. The book is divided into eight parts:
1. Looking up to heaven and down to earth, traversing the realm of existence and non-existence.
2. Integrating a century's history, creating new chapters.
3. Innovation in certain aspects, incorporating the words of many schools.
4. All living beings have the nature; even the lowest can become Buddhas.
5. The Dharmakāya has no form; all Buddhas have no pure land.
6. Good deeds do not necessarily bring merit; enlightenment is the only way.
7. The Three Vehicles merge into one; dual truths blend true and false.
8. Academic trends open an era; meritorious deeds benefit posterity.
This book is both knowledge-based and readable, with appropriate cohesion. It focuses on the life, achievements, works, thoughts, contributions, and influence of the master, narrating more and evaluating less, striving for objectivity, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.