The Buddha’s Light Philosophy

Written by Venerable Master Hsing Yun
220 pages, 5.5 x 8.25, paperback
ISBN: 978-1-932293-45-6
Price:$14.95

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The Buddha’s Light Philosophy examines the management and accomplishments of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order and the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA). These organizations, founded to further the goals of Humanistic Buddhism, have flourished around the world and touched many lives. The Buddha’s Light Philosophy traces their purpose, mission, concepts, and guidelines to provide the reader with an understanding of Humanistic Buddhist practice in the modern world.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Biography of the BLIA Founder
• Chapter I: The Meaning of the Buddha’s Light Philosophy
• Chapter II: The Mission of the Buddha’s Light Philosophy
• Chapter III: Harmony Between Traditin and Modernity
• Chapter IV: The Development of the Buddha’s Light Philosophy
• Chapter V: The Founding of the BLIA
• Chapter VII: The Guiding Principles of the BLIA
• Chapter VI: The BLIA Anthem
• Chapter VIII: BLIA General Conference Keynote Speeches
• Chapter IX: The Fo Guang Samadhi
• Chapter X: BLIA Procedures
• Chapter XI: Understanding Humanistic Buddhism
• Chapter XII: Humanistic Buddhism in the Sutras
• Chapter XIII: The Buddha’s Light Organizational System
• Chapter XIV: Guidelines for BLIA Members
• Chapter XV: Social Action in Humaistic Buddhism
• Chapter XVII: Buddhist Education
• Chapter XVI: Frequently Asked Questions
• Chapter XVIII: Stories About Venerable Master Hsing Yun
• Chapter XIX: Stories About Devotees

Appendices:
The History of Fo Guang Shan
Exercises

Previous Editions

Understanding the Buddha’s Light Philosophy ISBN: 978-09715612-2-9 First Edition Published by Buddha’s Light Publishing 2002