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The transmission of Buddhism to China gave rise to a uniquely rich and systematic monastic tradition. One Hundred Lessons on Monastery Languages & Affairs offers an in-depth exploration of this tradition through six themes: Monastery Systems, Monastic Precepts, Temple Undertakings, Cultivation and Gatherings, Organizational Management, and Spread of Buddhism. Drawing from decades of lived experience, it guides readers through the past, present, and evolving future of Chinese Buddhist monasticism.

內容簡介 The transmission of Buddhism to China gave rise to a uniquely rich and systematic monastic tradition. One Hundred Lessons on Monastery Languages & Affairs offers an in-depth exploration of this tradition through six themes: Monastery Systems, Monastic Precepts, Temple Undertakings, Cultivation and Gatherings, Organizational Management, and Spread of Buddhism. Drawing from decades of lived experience, it guides readers through the past, present, and evolving future of Chinese Buddhist monasticism. 目錄 VOLUME 1 MONASTERY SYSTEMS Table of Contents About Venerable Master Hsing Yun Translator’s Introduction Preface Lesson One: Types of Buddhist Monasteries Lesson Two: Monasteries in the Mainland China Lesson Three: Layout of a Monastery Lesson Four: The Forty-Eight Positions Lesson Five: The Meaning of “Unit” Lesson Six: Monastery Anecdotes Lesson Seven: Buddhist Titles Lesson Eight: Monastery Language Lesson Nine: A Day in Monastery Lesson Ten: The Four Main Halls Lesson Eleven: Mona

內容簡介 The transmission of Buddhism to China gave rise to a uniquely rich and systematic monastic tradition. One Hundred Lessons on Monastery Languages & Affairs offers an in-depth exploration of this tradition through six themes: Monastery Systems, Monastic Precepts, Temple Undertakings, Cultivation and Gatherings, Organizational Management, and Spread of Buddhism. Drawing from decades of lived experience, it guides readers through the past, present, and evolving future of Chinese Buddhist monasticism. 目錄 VOLUME 2 MONASTIC PRECEPTS Table of Contents About Venerable Master Hsing Yun Translator’s Introduction Preface Lesson One: The Newly Aspired to the Path Lesson Two: Renunciation and Liberation Lesson Three: Triple Platform Full Ordination Ceremony Lesson Four: Four Types of Comportment Lesson Five: Five Years of Learning the Precepts Lesson Six: Summer Retreat Lesson Seven: Three Blades and Six Mallets Lesson Eight: Three Robes, Alms Bowl, and Sitting Mat Lesson Nine: Dharma Instrum

內容簡介 The transmission of Buddhism to China gave rise to a uniquely rich and systematic monastic tradition. One Hundred Lessons on Monastery Languages & Affairs offers an in-depth exploration of this tradition through six themes: Monastery Systems, Monastic Precepts, Temple Undertakings, Cultivation and Gatherings, Organizational Management, and Spread of Buddhism. Drawing from decades of lived experience, it guides readers through the past, present, and evolving future of Chinese Buddhist monasticism. 目錄 VOLUME 3 TEMPLE UNDERTAKINGS Table of Contents About Venerable Master Hsing Yun Translator’s Introduction Preface Lesson One: The Monastery Establishment Lesson Two: Inauguration of Abbotship Lesson Three: Inter-Monastery Relations Lesson Four: Universal Tea Gatherings Lesson Five: Entering and Exiting the Buddha Shrine Lesson Six: Buddhist Etiquette Lesson Seven: Offerings to the Human and Heavenly Realms Lesson Eight: Buddhist Festivals Lesson Nine: Spring and Autumn Memorial Rite

內容簡介 The transmission of Buddhism to China gave rise to a uniquely rich and systematic monastic tradition. One Hundred Lessons on Monastery Languages & Affairs offers an in-depth exploration of this tradition through six themes: Monastery Systems, Monastic Precepts, Temple Undertakings, Cultivation and Gatherings, Organizational Management, and Spread of Buddhism. Drawing from decades of lived experience, it guides readers through the past, present, and evolving future of Chinese Buddhist monasticism. 目錄 VOLUME 4 CULTIVATION AND GATHERINGS Table of Contents About Venerable Master Hsing Yun Translator’s Introduction Preface Lesson One: Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem Lesson Two: Upholding the Five Precepts Lesson Three: Secret Practice and Cultivation Lesson Four: Meritorious Buddhist Rites Lesson Five: Eight Precepts and Abstinence Retreat Lesson Six: The Practice of Letting Go Lesson Seven: Assistive Chanting for the Deceased Lesson Eight: Family Gatherings Lesson Nine: The Dharma G

內容簡介 The transmission of Buddhism to China gave rise to a uniquely rich and systematic monastic tradition. One Hundred Lessons on Monastery Languages & Affairs offers an in-depth exploration of this tradition through six themes: Monastery Systems, Monastic Precepts, Temple Undertakings, Cultivation and Gatherings, Organizational Management, and Spread of Buddhism. Drawing from decades of lived experience, it guides readers through the past, present, and evolving future of Chinese Buddhist monasticism. 目錄 VOLUME 5 ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT Table of Contents About Venerable Master Hsing Yun Translator’s Introduction Preface Lesson One: Types of Devotees Lesson Two: Sangha Community of Noble Harmony Lesson Three: Great Joy For All Lesson Four: Master-Disciple Paradigms Lesson Five: Monastic-Devotee Relations Lesson Six: Management Approaches of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Lesson Seven: Volunteer Bodhisattva Lesson Eight: Buddhist Organizations and Associations Lesson Nine: Buddhist Symbo

內容簡介 The transmission of Buddhism to China gave rise to a uniquely rich and systematic monastic tradition. One Hundred Lessons on Monastery Languages & Affairs offers an in-depth exploration of this tradition through six themes: Monastery Systems, Monastic Precepts, Temple Undertakings, Cultivation and Gatherings, Organizational Management, and Spread of Buddhism. Drawing from decades of lived experience, it guides readers through the past, present, and evolving future of Chinese Buddhist monasticism. 目錄 VOLUME 6 SPREAD OF BUDDHISM Table of Contents About Venerable Master Hsing Yun Translator’s Introduction Preface Lesson One: Initial Transmission of Buddhism Lesson Two: Five Schools and Seven Sects of Chan Lesson Three: Protecting the Country and Safeguarding Buddhism Lesson Four: Teachers of Emperors and Kings Lesson Five: Propagation of Buddhism Lesson Six: Releasing Life and Liberating People Lesson Seven: Buddhist Weddings Lesson Eight: Bedside Care Lesson Nine: Hospice Care Les

內容簡介 The transmission of Buddhism to China gave rise to a uniquely rich and systematic monastic tradition. One Hundred Lessons on Monastery Languages & Affairs offers an in-depth exploration of this tradition through six themes: Monastery Systems, Monastic Precepts, Temple Undertakings, Cultivation and Gatherings, Organizational Management, and Spread of Buddhism. Drawing from decades of lived experience, it guides readers through the past, present, and evolving future of Chinese Buddhist monasticism. 目錄 GLOSSARY Table of Contents About Venerable Master Hsing Yun Translator’s Introduction Preface English-Chinese Glossary Chinese-English Glossary Poems and Verses 作者簡介 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 maga

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