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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作者：Venerable Master Hsing Yun星雲大師 ／ 譯者：知笙法師、Arthur van Sevendonck、Belinda Hsueh、Angela Ho 出版社：佛光文化事業有限公司 出版日期：2025-05-01 語言：英文  共 5 筆 → 查價格、看圖書介紹
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圖書名稱：Stories of the Buddha: Volume 1
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作者簡介
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.”
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 propagating the Buddha’s teachings and the Venerable Master’s thoughts on Humanistic Buddhism. The Institute endeavors to recruit experts and nurture scholars of Buddhism, gather ancient and contemporary editions of the Buddhist Canons, as well as compile the complete works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun. Through the Center of International Affairs, the Institute translates the works of the Venerable Master and holds the annual Symposium on Humanistic Buddhism, in addition to other international academic forums, welcoming outstanding scholars and youths from around the world to study Buddhism.
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.”
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 propagating the Buddha’s teachings and the Venerable Master’s thoughts on Humanistic Buddhism. The Institute endeavors to recruit experts and nurture scholars of Buddhism, gather ancient and contemporary editions of the Buddhist Canons, as well as compile the complete works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun. Through the Center of International Affairs, the Institute translates the works of the Venerable Master and holds the annual Symposium on Humanistic Buddhism, in addition to other international academic forums, welcoming outstanding scholars and youths from around the world to study Buddhism.
目錄
About Venerable Master Hsing Yun................................viii
Preface: The Great Buddha ...............................................x
Editor’s Notes ...............................................................xviii
1. The Offering of the Four Heavenly Kings ......................2
2. Offerings of the Four Animals .......................................8
3. The Transformation.....................................................14
4. Four Kinds of Horses and People ................................20
5. Origin of the Ullambana Festival.................................26
6. Parrots Welcoming the Buddha ...................................34
7. The Unacceptable Gift.................................................40
8. Stingy...........................................................................46
9. The Exemplary King ....................................................54
10. Nothing Comes Easy..................................................62
11. Hurtful Speech...........................................................68
12. The Fragrant and the Foul .........................................76
13. The Impermanence of Human Life ...........................82
14. The Parrot King .........................................................88
15. Feeding the Eagle.......................................................94
16. Not Yours .................................................................100
17. A Couple’s Aspiration...............................................106
18. Filthy Without, Purity Within..................................112
19. Birthday Gifts for the Buddha.................................118
20. Not Expounding the Teachings for Offerings ..........124
21. The Buddha Saves His Country...............................132
22. Buddha Calling on the Sick .....................................138
23. The Auspicious Kusha Grass....................................144
24. Scaring the Buddha .................................................150
25. Remaining Unmoved...............................................156
26. Rules and Order.......................................................162
27. The Buddha Carried His Father’s Coffin .................168
28. The Rarest Encounter..............................................174
29. Taming the Elephant ...............................................180
30. Past Affinity.............................................................186
31. Lost Camels .............................................................192
32. Paving Jetavana with Gold.......................................198
33. Actions Speak Louder Than Words..........................206
34. Two Arrows ..............................................................212
35. Fight Over Rotten Meat...........................................220
36. Caring for a Junior...................................................228
Preface: The Great Buddha ...............................................x
Editor’s Notes ...............................................................xviii
1. The Offering of the Four Heavenly Kings ......................2
2. Offerings of the Four Animals .......................................8
3. The Transformation.....................................................14
4. Four Kinds of Horses and People ................................20
5. Origin of the Ullambana Festival.................................26
6. Parrots Welcoming the Buddha ...................................34
7. The Unacceptable Gift.................................................40
8. Stingy...........................................................................46
9. The Exemplary King ....................................................54
10. Nothing Comes Easy..................................................62
11. Hurtful Speech...........................................................68
12. The Fragrant and the Foul .........................................76
13. The Impermanence of Human Life ...........................82
14. The Parrot King .........................................................88
15. Feeding the Eagle.......................................................94
16. Not Yours .................................................................100
17. A Couple’s Aspiration...............................................106
18. Filthy Without, Purity Within..................................112
19. Birthday Gifts for the Buddha.................................118
20. Not Expounding the Teachings for Offerings ..........124
21. The Buddha Saves His Country...............................132
22. Buddha Calling on the Sick .....................................138
23. The Auspicious Kusha Grass....................................144
24. Scaring the Buddha .................................................150
25. Remaining Unmoved...............................................156
26. Rules and Order.......................................................162
27. The Buddha Carried His Father’s Coffin .................168
28. The Rarest Encounter..............................................174
29. Taming the Elephant ...............................................180
30. Past Affinity.............................................................186
31. Lost Camels .............................................................192
32. Paving Jetavana with Gold.......................................198
33. Actions Speak Louder Than Words..........................206
34. Two Arrows ..............................................................212
35. Fight Over Rotten Meat...........................................220
36. Caring for a Junior...................................................228
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Editor’s Notes 編者序
Welcome to Stories of the Buddha, a treasury of wisdom drawn from the life and teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha. Stories in this collection were originally published in Chinese as Xingyun shuoyu (星雲說喻) and Fojiao congshu—Fotuo (佛教叢書 6—佛陀) by Venerable Master Hsing Yun. We have taken the initiative to bring these profound narratives from their original Chinese context into the English language.
Throughout our translation process, we embraced the challenge of honoring these sacred teachings while making them accessible to contemporary readers. Rather than pursuing word-for-word equivalence, we have carefully cultivated each story to preserve its spiritual essence and transformative power. This approach allows the Buddha’s insights to transcend linguistic boundaries and speak directly to the heart of modern audiences.
Each story concludes with a summary of its morals, providing readers with a clear understanding of the story’s meaning and key lessons. At the end of each story, you will find Dharma Words from Venerable Master Hsing Yun, offering a final nugget of wisdom to contemplate. These quotes were carefully selected based on their relevance to the moral of each story. Venerable Master Hsing Yun shared these words of encouragement and advice based on his life experiences, aiming to inspire mindfulness and guide individuals in times of uncertainty.
As you turn these pages, you embark on a path walked by countless individuals across centuries and continents. It is our sincere hope that these stories serve not merely as historical accounts but as living teachings—illuminating your journey with the same compassionate wisdom that has guided many since the Buddha first shared these teachings beneath the Bodhi tree. May you find in them both the gentle comfort of timeless truth and the vibrant inspiration for your own awakening.
Welcome to Stories of the Buddha, a treasury of wisdom drawn from the life and teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha. Stories in this collection were originally published in Chinese as Xingyun shuoyu (星雲說喻) and Fojiao congshu—Fotuo (佛教叢書 6—佛陀) by Venerable Master Hsing Yun. We have taken the initiative to bring these profound narratives from their original Chinese context into the English language.
Throughout our translation process, we embraced the challenge of honoring these sacred teachings while making them accessible to contemporary readers. Rather than pursuing word-for-word equivalence, we have carefully cultivated each story to preserve its spiritual essence and transformative power. This approach allows the Buddha’s insights to transcend linguistic boundaries and speak directly to the heart of modern audiences.
Each story concludes with a summary of its morals, providing readers with a clear understanding of the story’s meaning and key lessons. At the end of each story, you will find Dharma Words from Venerable Master Hsing Yun, offering a final nugget of wisdom to contemplate. These quotes were carefully selected based on their relevance to the moral of each story. Venerable Master Hsing Yun shared these words of encouragement and advice based on his life experiences, aiming to inspire mindfulness and guide individuals in times of uncertainty.
As you turn these pages, you embark on a path walked by countless individuals across centuries and continents. It is our sincere hope that these stories serve not merely as historical accounts but as living teachings—illuminating your journey with the same compassionate wisdom that has guided many since the Buddha first shared these teachings beneath the Bodhi tree. May you find in them both the gentle comfort of timeless truth and the vibrant inspiration for your own awakening.
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