Humble Table, Wise Fare: Hospitality for the Heart (II) [Paperback]

Venerable Master Hsing Yun (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 1999

This book is part two of a collection of sayings by Venerable Master Hsing Yun. The master compiled over one thousand verses from his lectures, speeches, diary entries and Dharma talks. These sayings are dedicated to the society of today, to serve as mottoes for us in dealing with our daily affairs and interaction with each other.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Chinese --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Venerable Master Hsing Yun is the founder of Fo Guang Shan (Buddha's Light Mountain) International Buddhist Order, which supports a worldwide network of temples including Hsi Lai Temple in Los Angeles. He is responsible for the revitalization of Buddhism in Taiwan and his "Humanistic Buddhism" is attracting an increasing number of followers in the West. His vow to spread the Dharma over the five continents has resulted in numerous translations of his works including English, Spanish, Japanese and German. Some of his other titles include "Being Good" and "Only a Great Rain".

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Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Hsi Lai University Press (August 15, 1999)
• ISBN-10: 1929192010
• ISBN-13: 978-1929192014
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,974,192 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Venerable Master Hsing Yun is a Chinese Buddhist monk, author, philanthropist, and founder of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order, which has branches throughout Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Ordained at the age of twelve in Jiangsu Province, China, Master Hsing Yun has spent his over seventy years as a Buddhist monk building what he calls Humanistic Buddhism: Buddhism that meets the needs of people and is integrated into all aspects of life.

In 1949, Master Hsing Yun came to Taiwan and began to nurture the new burgeoning Buddhist culture in Taiwan. He served as an editor and contributor to many Buddhist magazines and periodicals, authoring the daily columns "Between Ignorance and Enlightenment," "Dharma Words," and "Hsing Yun's Chan Talk," as well as starting his own Buddhist magazine, "Awakening the World," in 1957, and the first daily Buddhist newspaper, the "Merit Times," in 2000. Master Hsing Yun authored many important works including the "Song of Silence," the "Biography of Sakyamuni Buddha," and "National Master Yulin." Master Hsing Yun also edited and sponsored the Fo Guang Encyclopedia, the most authoritative Buddhist reference work in the Chinese language. His contributions have reached as far as sponsoring Buddhist music and art, to creating Buddhist programming for television, radio, and the stage.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple complete thoughts we can apply to our daily life., March 20, 2000

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Jennifer (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Humble Table, Wise Fare: Hospitality for the Heart (I) (Roots of the dharma) (Paperback)

Humble Table, Wise Fare written by Venerable Master Hsing Yun is a profound collection of philosophy and thoughts, following the Dharma, that can be easily enjoyed and understood not only by practicing Buddhists but by all people. The philosophy that he shares with us are conveniently put together into simple complete thoughts that make sense and can be directly applied into our daily life. This book is a great tool for us to enhance our own knowledge of ourself and our relationships with other people. After completing the book, I have been able to use it in my Buddhist practice by flipping back through it and picking one or two thoughts for a given day. Then taking those thoughts contemplating on them and applying them as I have gone on through out my daily routine. I whole-heartedly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to deepen their knowledge and relationship with themself and others.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ch'an wisdom for daily life, March 11, 2000

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Corey Bell (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Humble Table, Wise Fare: Hospitality for the Heart (I) (Roots of the dharma) (Paperback)

I was most impressed by the way 'Humble Tale Wise Fare' brings the wisdom of the dharma into daily life, and showed me how to apply the teachings in work, studies, relationships, etc. Written in poetry, the style brings out the natural beauty, simplicity and directness of Ch'an, and throughout remains readable and readily comprehensible. Most importantly, it really delves into the essence of of the teachings, and produces understandable knowledge which really connects with me, and which helps me handle the worlds within and outside my mind with much more confidence, wisdom and skill. I definitely recommend it to anyone interested in bringing the spirit of the dharma into their lives and developing themselves and their practice.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Compassion and Wisdom of a Spiritual Master, March 21, 2000

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Albert Foo (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Humble Table, Wise Fare: Hospitality for the Heart (I) (Roots of the dharma) (Paperback)

Simply wonderful! The root verses of Ven. Master Hsing Yun so eloquently and articulately translated for English readers by Dr. & Mrs. Manzo are essentially the mystical key that unlocks the innate compassion and profound wisdom within the human mind. It definitely has rich and lasting benefits for someone who is on a spiritual path. An uplifting experience for readers searching for inner peace and understanding the underlying spirituality of humankind. A invaluable book to be had for any home library.