{"title":"Jing Si Books (English)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJing Si books cover a wide range of topics, including her teachings on Buddhist sutras, Tzu Chi’s work, conversations with her disciples or visitors, inspirational quotes (Jing Si Aphorisms), and contemplations on life and living.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBesides the hard copy books, we also offer Amazon eBooks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJing Si eBooks are available for purchase on Amazon and consist mainly of Dharma Master Cheng Yen’s writings that were translated into English. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Shih-Cheng-Yen\/e\/B00MBVUWZO\" title=\"Amazon Jing Si eBooks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #d6a778;\"\u003eVISIT FOR MORE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e details on eBooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"infinite-teachings-infinite-meanings","title":"Infinite TEACHINGS, Infinite MEANINGS","description":"\u003cp\u003eInfinite TEACHINGS, Infinite MEANINGS is a collection of questions and answers that are organized based on the key concepts in Chapter Two of the Sutra of Infinite Meanings ─ “Expounding the Dharma.” In this book, Dharma Master Cheng Yen wisely answers questions related to a variety of issues people encounter in daily life, such as parent-child relations, education, career, marriage, etc., as well as offers guidance on the Buddhist faith, morality and ethics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Master’s compassion and eloquence, which shine through every page of the book, exemplify how Bodhisattvas impart infinite teachings with infinite meanings to suit the different capacities and dispositions of sentient beings as described in Chapter Two of the Sutra of Infinite Meanings. The pure wisdom found in each of the answers she provides not only enlightens readers, but also inspires them to guide others onto the path of awakening.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JingSiCulture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8911064072235,"sku":"0344","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2554\/3282\/products\/Infinite-TEACHINGS_-Infinite-MEANINGS.jpg?v=1585677604"},{"product_id":"jing-si-aphorisms-chinese-english-japanese-spanish","title":"Jing Si Aphorisms (Chinese\/ English\/ Japanese\/ Spanish)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow can one combine the Buddha’s teachings and life lessons? How can one make the Bodhisattva path the spiritual goal of present day people? Master Cheng Yen accomplishes these goals by translating the essence of the Buddha’s teachings into simple and easy to understand language and uses everyday events to exemplify life lessons. Her exquisite words and caring thoughts inspire wisdom and provide direction amidst delusional thinking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"Jing-Si Aphorisms are words compiled from dialogues between Master Cheng Yen and her disciples or visitors. Written in short verses, the aphorisms are guidelines which are being practised by the Master. They are easy to comprehend and practise, and have been translated into dozens of languages and promoted in every corner of the world.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDharma Master Cheng Yen’s Jing Si Aphorisms, Volume 1 was first published in 1989. Over 3.5 million copies have since been printed in 11 languages, including traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, English, Spanish, French and German. 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Eradicate the pain of all sentient beings, and comfort the world with kindness and great love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pocketbook of Jing Si Aphorisms contains selected Jing Si Aphorisms by Master Cheng Yen. The sentences are concise and meaningful. It is suitable for carrying with you and reading anywhere. It will always open a window for your life and enrich your soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow can one combine the Buddha’s teachings and life lessons? How can one make the Bodhisattva path the spiritual goal of present day people? Master Cheng Yen accomplishes these goals by translating the essence of the Buddha’s teachings into simple and easy to understand language and uses everyday events to exemplify life lessons. 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Master Cheng Yen once said: \"Teaching\" means teaching people with etiquette, \"education\" means educating people with virtues, and \"gratitude, respect, and love\" are international etiquette. This book specially selects 80 quiet meditation quotes from \"Jing Si Aphorisms\" 1-4 (Chinese and English bilingual) for young people. It not only retains the Chinese and English, but also divides the content into three categories: \"Gratitude, Respect, and Love\". The core values ​​include filial piety, good deeds, perseverance, cooperation, forgiveness, friendship, etiquette, cultivation, responsibility, confidence, etc. We hope that the younger generation will read Jing Si Aphorisms at any time, always keep a good saying in his heart, and implement it in his daily life, every gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow can one combine the Buddha’s teachings and life lessons? How can one make the Bodhisattva path the spiritual goal of present day people? 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We can all carry out the Buddha’s teachings of respecting life by relieving suffering and giving joy, and fully utilizing our abilities to do good deeds every second of our lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDharma Master Cheng Yen was born in 1937 in a small town in Taichung County, Taiwan. When she was twenty-three years old, she left home to become a Buddhist nun, and was instructed by her mentor, Venerable Master Yin Shun, to work “for Buddha’s teachings, for sentient beings.” In 1966, she founded a charity, which later turned into the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, to “help the poor and educate the rich”—to give material aid to the needy and inspire love and humanity in both givers and recipients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, Master Cheng Yen’s contributions have been increasingly recognized by the global community. In 2011, she was recognized with the Roosevelt Institute’s FDR Distinguished Public Service Award and was named to the 2011 TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people. In 2014, she was presented with Rotary International’s Award of Honor in recognition of her humanitarian efforts and contributions to world peace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jing Si Books \u0026 Cafe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42304778174507,"sku":null,"price":7.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2554\/3282\/files\/ThePathtoTruth.jpg?v=1758735339"},{"product_id":"ebook-dharma-as-water-volume-one-a-commentary-on-the-compassionate-samadhi-water-repentance","title":"[eBook] Dharma as Water, Volume One: A Commentary on the Compassionate Samadhi Water Repentance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[eBook] \u003cspan id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"vp92bb-9khgf1-n2i8lh-66t32m\" data-cel-widget=\"productTitle\"\u003eDharma as Water, Volume One: A Commentary on the Compassionate Samadhi Water Repentance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Compassionate Samadhi Water Repentance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a well-known text in the Chinese Buddhist tradition. It was written by Tang Dynasty practitioner Master Wu-da after an encounter with the force of karmic retribution that manifested as a human-faced boil on his knee. Having personally experienced the inevitable results of karma, Master Wu-da wrote this text to caution future generations and make clear the necessity of repentance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaster Cheng Yen taught \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Compassionate Samadhi Water Repentance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for five consecutive years in hopes that people would better understand the principles of repentance practice and apply Dharma-water to wash away the impurities in their hearts, thus approaching her goal of purifying people's hearts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the wisdom gained from applying the Buddha-Dharma as the founder of Tzu Chi Foundation, Master Cheng Yen brings out the teachings of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eCompassionate Samadhi Water Repentance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for modern readers. Her teaching of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWater Repentance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot only promotes Great Vehicle repentance practices but also establishes a unique model for her disciples to follow. By integrating the Tzu Chi spirit into the teachings of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWater Repentanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee, she sheds a new and unique light upon the Buddha's teachings and makes them relevant for modern living.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDharma Master Cheng Yen was born in 1937 in a small town in Taichung County, Taiwan. When she was twenty-three years old, she left home to become a Buddhist nun, and was instructed by her mentor, Venerable Master Yin Shun, to work “for Buddha’s teachings, for sentient beings.” In 1966, she founded a charity, which later turned into the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, to “help the poor and educate the rich”—to give material aid to the needy and inspire love and humanity in both givers and recipients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, Master Cheng Yen’s contributions have been increasingly recognized by the global community. In 2011, she was recognized with the Roosevelt Institute’s FDR Distinguished Public Service Award and was named to the 2011 TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people. In 2014, she was presented with Rotary International’s Award of Honor in recognition of her humanitarian efforts and contributions to world peace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jing Si Books \u0026 Cafe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42304824737835,"sku":null,"price":6.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2554\/3282\/files\/TheCompassionateSamadhiWaterRepentanceisawell-knowntextintheChineseBuddhisttradition.ItwaswrittenbyTangDynastypractitionerMasterWu-daafteranencounterwiththeforc.jpg?v=1758735777"},{"product_id":"ebook-the-thirty-seven-principles-of-enlightenment","title":"[eBook] The Thirty-Seven Principles of Enlightenment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[eBook] \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"woir3f-h01zzx-5ry27s-g6cmcp\" data-cel-widget=\"productTitle\"\u003eThe Thirty-Seven Principles of Enlightenment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eI am very impressed by Dharma Master Cheng Yen.\u003c\/span\u003e\"-- Thich Nhat Hanh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eDharma Master Cheng Yen is a role model for us all.\u003c\/span\u003e\"--Dalai Lama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Thirty-Seven Principles of Enlightenment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contains 7 parts: (1) The Four Right Efforts, (2) The Four Steps Towards Obtaining Supernatural Powers, (3) The Four Considerations, (4) The Five Roots, (5) The Five Strengths, (6) The Seven Factors of Wisdom, and (7) The Noble Eightfold Path. The Buddha reminded us to practice the Thirty-Seven Principles to Enlightenment, which tells us the way to live a wholesome life. We must have right views and correct belief, think in a wholesome way, and earn our living honesty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen we are inspired to do good and serve as a bodhisattva, it takes just the slightest setback to upset us and make us afflicted. Then, we want to quit. When we start to have the intention and conviction to do good, very quickly, our faith in what we're doing wavers and we lose our conviction. It's all because we're upset, or we resent others for not treating us well. So, we really have to be on guard against this and always be vigilant to stop ourselves from developing such a wrong mentality. We need to always check to see whether our good intentions have changed, whether we've slackened or stopped, and whether our convictions are gone. 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It covers stories from Buddhist scriptures, legends, and real-life experiences. Using these stories, Master Cheng Yen shares profound Dharma through simple words. Like a pure stream, these stories help wipe away the dust covering people’s minds. These stories also act as a light tower, guiding us to exercise our altruistic potential to benefit others and bring harmony to society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster Cheng Yen also exemplifies how we can expand the significance and elevate the value of our lives by transforming our selfish mindsets into great love that embraces all sentient beings. It is hoped that readers will be inspired by this book and come to realize that everyone has the same intrinsic wisdom. 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Though simple on the surface, each story carries profound wisdom and compassion. Through these moving narratives, readers are invited to reflect on the Dharma in everyday life, connect with genuine human emotions, and find strength and clarity for their spiritual journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the decades of Tzu Chi’s development, Master has consistently reminded Tzu Chi volunteers to never forget their initial aspiration and to constantly renew their aspirations. We learn by doing, awaken by learning, and then integrate what we have learned into our practice—in this way, we can experience the truths of the Buddha Dharma. Master often says that a genuine and sincere heart is where spiritual training takes place. Tzu Chi is a spiritual training ground where volunteers can fully put the master’s mission into practice by diligently integrating the Buddha Dharma in daily life and becoming Living Bodhisattvas in this world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Dharma Master Cheng Yen says, “A spacious heart is goodness, and pure thoughts are beauty. An open heart and pure thoughts bring joy and are the foundation of our humanistic culture.” It is her hope that this book will inspire more aspiring bodhisattvas to give with sincere love and broad, pure hearts—working together to create a world filled with goodness and beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDharma Master Cheng Yen was born in 1937 in a small town in Taichung County, Taiwan. When she was twenty-three years old, she left home to become a Buddhist nun, and was instructed by her mentor, Venerable Master Yin Shun, to work “for Buddha’s teachings, for sentient beings.” In 1966, she founded a charity, which later turned into the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, to “help the poor and educate the rich”—to give material aid to the needy and inspire love and humanity in both givers and recipients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, Master Cheng Yen’s contributions have been increasingly recognized by the global community. In 2011, she was recognized with the Roosevelt Institute’s FDR Distinguished Public Service Award and was named to the 2011 TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people. 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Nearly two decades later, the English eBook edition was released in 2022, at a time when the world was still grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Though years apart, both editions emerged during global crises, echoing each other in spirit and underscoring the book’s timeless message of compassion and wisdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume features a curated selection of short stories—both classical and contemporary—organized into five themes: Rich vs. Poor, Desire and Faith, Wisdom and Life, Time, and Good Deeds and Happiness. With warmth and clarity, Dharma Master Cheng Yen gently guides readers to find peace and ease amid everyday challenges and interpersonal interactions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEveryone has an inherently pure nature. In times of crisis, we have witnessed countless individuals stepping forward with courage and selflessness. If we can all learn to live in harmony with nature—returning to humility, reverence, vigilance, and civility—these values will not only help prevent future disasters, but also serve as the moral foundation for a more stable and compassionate society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDharma Master Cheng Yen was born in 1937 in a small town in Taichung County, Taiwan. 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These stories about everyday people are like music notes that make up a symphony that reflects our modern times. We can also liken them to paintings that tell of undying love in this world. Through these stories, we go from understanding and caring about life, to celebrating and creating life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDharma Master Cheng Yen was born in 1937 in a small town in Taichung County, Taiwan. 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The earliest teaching documented in this series was given in 1980, when then president, Mr. Chiang Ching-kuo, visited the Jing Si Abode in Hualien. During this visit, Master Cheng Yen shared about the groups Tzu Chi Merit Association helped, the kinds of help provided, and its operating process. The most recent teaching was given in April 2021, after a Taroko Express train operated by the Taiwan Railways Administration derailed in and caused serious casualties. Master Cheng Yen expressed her empathy and compassion to the volunteers who went to the accident site right after the incident to provide help. The historical materials span as long as forty-one years and across two centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume One covers topics on living and dying. Life and death are natural phenomena. When we look at them with a broader perspective, we will be able to let them go. As such, we can be unhindered and unattached. 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After reading this book, you will be aware of the hardships you might encounter as a bodhisattva, and you will learn how to stand firm in your resolve. Once you are replete in faith and the power of vows, you can also become a bodhisattva.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDharma Master Cheng Yen was born in 1937 in a small town in Taichung County, Taiwan. When she was twenty-three years old, she left home to become a Buddhist nun, and was instructed by her mentor, Venerable Master Yin Shun, to work “for Buddha’s teachings, for sentient beings.” In 1966, she founded a charity, which later turned into the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, to “help the poor and educate the rich”—to give material aid to the needy and inspire love and humanity in both givers and recipients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, Master Cheng Yen’s contributions have been increasingly recognized by the global community. In 2011, she was recognized with the Roosevelt Institute’s FDR Distinguished Public Service Award and was named to the 2011 TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people. 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It is the Middle Way where matters and principles are in harmony; it is the perfect teaching of wondrous existence in true emptiness. It is the king of all sutras, the ultimate reality of the One Vehicle, and the one teaching that leads to buddhahood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Jing Si Dharma Essence of the Wondrous Lotus Sutra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines the wondrous meanings of the sutra text with Dharma Master Cheng Yen's notes as she explains the Dharma. The two parts connect and complement each other, skillfully explaining the Dharma in subtle and wondrous detail and revealing the wondrous state of the extremely profound true Dharma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDharma Master Cheng Yen was born in 1937 in a small town in Taichung County, Taiwan. When she was twenty-three years old, she left home to become a Buddhist nun, and was instructed by her mentor, Venerable Master Yin Shun, to work “for Buddha’s teachings, for sentient beings.” In 1966, she founded a charity, which later turned into the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, to “help the poor and educate the rich”—to give material aid to the needy and inspire love and humanity in both givers and recipients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, Master Cheng Yen’s contributions have been increasingly recognized by the global community. In 2011, she was recognized with the Roosevelt Institute’s FDR Distinguished Public Service Award and was named to the 2011 TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people. In 2014, she was presented with Rotary International’s Award of Honor in recognition of her humanitarian efforts and contributions to world peace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jing Si Books \u0026 Cafe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42340819697707,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2554\/3282\/files\/TheJingSiDharmaEssenceoftheWondrousLotusSutraChapter1IntroductoryChapter.jpg?v=1758910677"},{"product_id":"ebook-pure-wisdom","title":"[eBook] Pure Wisdom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[eBook] Pure Wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat people worry about can often be summarized into three categories: family, business, and relationships. Greed and desire are often the root cause of people’s worries. People tirelessly pursue fame and fortune, material goods, family love, and romantic relationships, yet they completely forget that they live in the human world, where one cannot have everything as one wishes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book compiled questions and responses over the years between Dharma Master Cheng Yen and disciples or visitors: the questions may be about faith, suffering of illness, managing wealth, managing the household, etc. The words in this book will inspire people to bring out their inherent wisdom and learn to have fewer desires, so they will be able to live peaceful lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDharma Master Cheng Yen was born in 1937 in a small town in Taichung County, Taiwan. When she was twenty-three years old, she left home to become a Buddhist nun, and was instructed by her mentor, Venerable Master Yin Shun, to work “for Buddha’s teachings, for sentient beings.” In 1966, she founded a charity, which later turned into the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, to “help the poor and educate the rich”—to give material aid to the needy and inspire love and humanity in both givers and recipients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, Master Cheng Yen’s contributions have been increasingly recognized by the global community. In 2011, she was recognized with the Roosevelt Institute’s FDR Distinguished Public Service Award and was named to the 2011 TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people. In 2014, she was presented with Rotary International’s Award of Honor in recognition of her humanitarian efforts and contributions to world peace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jing Si Books \u0026 Cafe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42340864557099,"sku":null,"price":7.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2554\/3282\/files\/PureWisdom.jpg?v=1758910904"},{"product_id":"ebook-a-steady-heart-and-steady-practice-stories-for-living-a-good-life","title":"[eBook] A Steady Heart and Steady Practice: Stories for Living a Good Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[eBook] A Steady Heart and Steady Practice: Stories for Living a Good Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDharma Master Cheng Yen once said, “Time is the most precious thing in life. Every day, month, or year spent in peace is a thing of joy. At the new year, many people express that they have made it through another year, as if the new year is a key threshold in life. People place importance on this time, but in fact, we should be mindful of our lives every second. This is because life is impermanent. In the span of a second, life can end. This is why we say, ‘In every second, every hour, and every day, we should be mindful and present and strive to live a good life.’”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA Steady Heart and Steady Practice: Stories for Living a Good Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a book of 99 stories about the nature of the mind as told by Master Cheng Yen. Some of the stories in this book are from the Buddha’s time, while others describe instances from the lives of Tzu Chi volunteers. These stories are intended to help us learn to develop a “steady heart” that does not allow time to pass in vain, as well as a “steady practice” of the Bodhisattva Path. With these tools, we can lead a pure, “good life.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDharma Master Cheng Yen was born in 1937 in a small town in Taichung County, Taiwan. When she was twenty-three years old, she left home to become a Buddhist nun, and was instructed by her mentor, Venerable Master Yin Shun, to work “for Buddha’s teachings, for sentient beings.” In 1966, she founded a charity, which later turned into the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, to “help the poor and educate the rich”—to give material aid to the needy and inspire love and humanity in both givers and recipients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, Master Cheng Yen’s contributions have been increasingly recognized by the global community. 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It is in letting go that we receive.\u003cbr\u003eGive with a heart of joy and without any expectations.\u003cbr\u003eIn doing so, everything will go our way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople living in the modern world are constantly busy and striving in their daily lives. Master Cheng Yen, with a deep understanding, uses her profound wisdom to offer insights and guidance through 55 articles. These articles address the crises and challenges faced by contemporary individuals, providing different perspectives and solutions. The topics include parent-child relationships, interpersonal dynamics, various concerns, and life and death, etc., helping readers navigate the ever-changing world with ease, joy, and inner peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDharma Master Cheng Yen was born in 1937 in a small town in Taichung County, Taiwan. When she was twenty-three years old, she left home to become a Buddhist nun, and was instructed by her mentor, Venerable Master Yin Shun, to work “for Buddha’s teachings, for sentient beings.” In 1966, she founded a charity, which later turned into the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, to “help the poor and educate the rich”—to give material aid to the needy and inspire love and humanity in both givers and recipients. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, Master Cheng Yen’s contributions have been increasingly recognized by the global community. In 2011, she was recognized with the Roosevelt Institute’s FDR Distinguished Public Service Award and was named to the 2011 TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people. 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