Arthur van Sevendonck

Wisdom That Transforms Lives
Twenty-five centuries ago, a man who had once lived in royal luxury walked barefoot across the dusty plains of India, sharing insights that would forever change human history. The Buddha-"the Awakened One"-dedicated forty-nine years of his life to illuminating the path beyond suffering for all who would listen.
This first volume presents 36 stories from the Buddha's life and the lives of his disciples, each revealing the Buddha's remarkable ability to meet people where they were and guide them toward realization. Readers will discover the Buddha's insights on the importance of kindness, right speech, right actions, and community living that remain profoundly relevant to our lives today.
Each story concludes with "Words of Wisdom" that connect ancient guidance to contemporary challenges. Throughout the collection, we see how the Buddha's gentle yet powerful approach led others to profound insights, inspiring many to become his disciples and continue their spiritual journey.
Whether you are new to Buddhist teachings or seeking deeper understanding, these timeless stories offer inspiration and guidance for living with greater awareness, compassion, and purpose in today's complex world.

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About Venerable Master Hsing Yun

Venerable Master Hsing Yun (1927-2023) was born in Jiangsu Province, China. He studied at various renowned Buddhist institutions such as Qixia Vinaya College and Jiaoshan Buddhist College.
Soon after his arrival in Taiwan in 1949, he became the chief editor of Human Life, a Buddhist magazine. In 1952, his efforts in establishing Buddhist Chanting Association strengthened the foundation for his subsequent endeavors in the promotion of the Dharma. Venerable Master founded Fo Guang Shan Monastery in 1967, with the primary goal of promoting Humanistic Buddhism through Buddhist education, culture, charity, and propagation of the Dharma. Since then, over two hundred branch temples have been established in major cities around the world. He has also set up art galleries, libraries, publishing houses, bookstores, mobile clinics, Buddhist colleges, and universities including: University of the West, Fo Guang University, Nanhua University, Nan Tien Institute, and Guang Ming College. In 1977, the Fo Guang Tripitaka Editorial Board was formed to compile the Fo Guang Buddhist Canon and the Fo Guang Dictionary of Buddhism. Many other works on Buddhism have also been published.
Venerable Master Hsing Yun has dedicated his life to propagating Humanistic Buddhism. As a global citizen, he fostered "joy and harmony," "oneness and coexistence," "respect and tolerance," and "equality and peace" throughout the world. When he founded the Buddha's Light International Association in 1991 and was elected president of its world headquarters, he was closer to realizing the ideal of having "the Buddha's light shining throughout the three thousand realms, and the Dharma water flowing across the five continents."


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About the Fo Guang Shan Institute of Humanistic Buddhism

Founded in 2013 by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the Fo Guang Shan Institute of Humanistic Buddhism pursues the objectives of propag