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The aim of this book is simple: to invite readers to consider what it means
to lead a good life, and to offer practical advice, based on the Buddhaist
teachings, as to how this can be accoplished. In each of more than thirty
essays, Master
Hsing Yun treats a specific moral or ethical issue, using quotations
from the rich treasury of the Buddhist scriptures as a point of departure
for his discussion. Among the topics he considers are control of the body
and of speech, overcoming greed, ending anger, patience under insult, how
to manage wealth, how to get along with others, what it means to practice
Buddhism, and the blessings and joys of that practice. The Buddhist precepts
are introduced as guideposts along this path of liberation, and friendship,
gratitude, and service to others |
