Scriptures for Life

150cm系列最終回 最高、最胖、最波霸的人、都在想什麼呢？ 一樣開心、一樣輕鬆、卻有不一樣的視野！ 在最後一集將與大家分享、 這趟簡直就像格列佛遊記的荷蘭修業之旅！ 大家好、我是高木直子。 我的身高依舊停留在150cm。 這次我來到號稱全世界平均身高最高的國家──荷蘭、 想不到這裡、人高冰箱高沙發高腳踏車高、連馬桶都很高！ 鞋子大衣服大食量大、竟然只有小孩和狗比我矮…… 奇怪哪、為什麼我只拼命長頭髮、身高卻無動於衷？ 想不透啊、怎麼體重不斷增、身高卻沒有進展？ 不過託大家的福、有好有壞的150cm Life、堂堂邁入第三集。 本集特別增加了荷蘭寫真集、讓你看看我150cm的廬山真面目…… 敬請開心觀賞！！

A renowned biomedical engineering expert, H K Chang is also a champion of cross-cultural exchanges that enhance understanding and build links among nations and countries. Having studied the social and cultural developments of China and other countries for the past forty years, he narrates in twenty-one articles here his thoughts about world civilizations, culture and life, society, education as well as science and technology, and invites readers to join him on his intellectual and sentimental journey.

送給曾經150公分與現在150公分的你!! 我的身高依舊、沒有變高也沒有變矮、天天過著150cm的生活！ 150cm最新笑點直擊、讓你變得超「高」興！ 依然只有150cm、進入游泳池只敢停在130公分處； 依然只有150cm、開車椅背一定要保持90度直角； 依然只有150cm、看牙總被醫師說：再坐上來一點、再坐上來一點 依然只有150cm…… 不能改變身高、就改變心情吧！ 高木直子的《150cm Life 2》 消除你的高壓力、讓你開心一整天！

目錄 A Banquet of Life and Mobility／Yang Chun-mei 生命、流動的盛宴／楊春美 A Banquet of Life and Mobility／Shin yang Liu 生命、流動的盛宴／劉心陽 楊春美簡歷 Yang Chun-mei Megan Profile 內文

✦第27屆手塚治虫文化賞「短篇賞」得獎作品！ ✦網友真心評價「我想讓我的孩子閱讀這本書！」 ✦於日本Amazon獲得平均4.8星、830多則超高評價!! 獻給全世界所有「因為是女孩」而受限的孩子們。 願有一天，這個世界不再有歧視，也不再有戰爭。 《Love my life》作者やまじえびね又一震撼人心之作── 以最簡潔的線條，描繪這五篇既現實又令人深思不已的漫畫!! ───｜故事簡介｜─── 「我們非得結婚才能活下去嗎？」 「反正是女孩子，不會讀書也沒關係。」 ⟡沙烏地阿拉伯「將足球踢飛的日子」．薩爾瑪的故事 ⟡摩洛哥「眉頭深鎖和眼鏡」．哈比垻的故事 ⟡印度「大家庭裡的千金」．莰蒂的故事 ⟡日本「奶奶和媽媽和爸爸」．麻里繪的故事 ⟡阿富汗「起始的日子」．穆爾薩爾的故事 沙烏地阿拉伯、摩洛哥、印度、阿富汗，以及日本── 這是在不同國家、不同宗教與不同文化下，五位10歲少女的故事。

This is the story of Blue, a T-Rex who navigates the life of being an investment banker. Blue adapts to the customs, lingo, and schedule of his workplace culture, offering humorous insights into the struggles of fitting in and changing. As time goes on, Blue finds that he misses the jungle he came from and his dinosaur friends, and questions the tedious cycle of meetings, overtimes, and early mornings, sparking a reflection on the true meaning of his dreams. This T-Rex’s story is meant to represent the sharp reality many young adults find when they actually achieve their dreams. Whether that is a dream career, college, or relationship, the magic of the dream is often not as it seems. This is not to discourage people from pursuing their dreams, but to show that dreams bend, change, and shift over time.

想 取得爸媽歡心！！ 但又常常不知如何是好…… 帶第一次出國的老爸旅行、也想整修38年屋齡的老家…… 原來孝順並不難，只要好好吃頓飯就好了！ 小時候，期待爸爸買回來盼望已久的鮪魚卷， 那是我最愛的壽司……希望可以吃一整排。 長大後，成為插畫家，每天拚命工作， 想到老爸在同一間公司工作四十年退休…… 小時候，從來沒想過離開家鄉，也想跟爸媽一樣趕快結婚生小孩…… 二十四歲那一年，一個人上東京， 爸媽總是問，在東京生活可以嗎？有沒有按時吃飯？ 出版第一本書《150cm Life》， 爸媽把家鄉書店唯一一本買回家，還到名古屋跟店員強力推銷我的書…… 我常常想，雖然我不是標準的好女兒， 但這次帶著爸媽的去旅行，卻讓我重溫了兒時的點滴， 也有了和爸媽旅行的故事，世界上有什麼比這個更珍貴呢……

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The author traces several generations of family history to show that his father Lee Sik-pang was not only an accomplished artist, but also a well-connected covert operative first for the Republic of China in the 1930s and then for the Allies during World War II.

◎This book is the first to explain the core principles and training methods of Guangzhou Wing Chun ◎From knowing nothing about Wing Chun to fully mastering the Wooden Dummy training movements and application techniques of Wing Chun. ◎This book serves as the teaching material for the Guangzhou Wing Chun Martial Arts Association, covering 51 core topics, 133 Wooden Dummy techniques, and 16 group movements. ➤ The Wooden Dummy is not just a tool; it is a reflection of the core philosophy and techniques of Wing Chun, as well as a testament to the bond of master and disciple. This book, for the first time in a comprehensive and systematic manner, uses the Wooden Dummy to delve deeply into the core principles and training methods of Guangzhou Wing Chun. Even if you are a beginner with no prior experience in Wing Chun, you will find guidance and confidence here to begin your journey. ➤ Guangzhou Wing Chun primarily consists of two major lineages: the Yuen Kay Shan lineage and the Sum Nung l

Moving Forward Together with ESG and USR Partners Every inch of national park land presents a golden opportunity for businesses to realize its ESG goals. Labor shortages are currently regarded as one of the greatest challenges for Taiwanese enterprises. However, recent climate changes have also caused crises such as work stoppages, flooding, fires, and raw material shortages. Businesses must treat environmental protection and biodiversity preservation as issues just as critical as solving labor shortages; we all need to step up the pace in realizing the SDGs. In 2015, the United Nations launched the 2030 SDGs. These serve as a beacon guiding the world toward sustainability. Taiwan’s national park system encompasses nearly 25.4% of Taiwan’s land and marine areas, and is tasked with protecting a range of resources including alpine and low-elevation mountains, marine ecosystems, wetlands, volcanic landscapes, and cultural resources. Taiwan’s park system diversely and comprehensively a

◎A heartwarming story about curiosity, kindness, and loving your mother. ◎Perfect for parents and children to share and experience the sweetness of family love. In a small house on a green hill, live two adorable and silly groundhog siblings. They dislike vegetables for breakfast, but they absolutely adore the cookies from their mother's bakery! The siblings steal an entire plate of cookies, sparking a hilarious and chaotic baking adventure for the groundhogs. They forget to divide the dough, resulting in a massive cookie that surprises and delights their mother...

The rulers of the Ming dynasty enacted paradigms of hierarchical order. Like imperial families, households, and courts in earlier Chinese dynasties, they articulated patriarchal, patrilineal, and patrilocal organizational principles as exemplars for families and institutions throughout the empire. Women made indispensable contributions to the development of these paradigms and principles and to the social, cultural, and political fabric of the family and the state. And yet, in the existing literature in Chinese and English women are often burdened with stereotypes, positioned as peripheral, or rendered almost invisible. Reading available texts “against the grain,” and drawing on a trove of evidence from material culture, Soulliere shows how women defined a place for themselves in the multigenerational Ming imperial family, imperial household, and court. The Empress and the Dragon Throne spans the first Ming century from just before the founding of the dynasty in 1368 to the end of the

The Placemakers of Hong Kong pays homage to what local development companies, charitable organizations, as well as the government have been able to achieve in contributing to the enhancement of Hong Kong’s evolving urban and rural landscape. Far from being solely profit-driven, developers and urban planners have been vital to the community by creating and designing urban spaces for the public, increasing walkability, and embracing sustainable design—a process called ‘placemaking’. The book also recognizes that just as important are the subsequent placekeeping activities necessary to keep each project site relevant and up-to-date. Featuring five case studies from the past and one that examines the ambitious and far-reaching plans for the Northern Metropolis, this book tells the story of Hong Kong’s miraculous urban development over the past few decades.

在马来亚走向独立的关键年代，李孝式不仅是政治舞台上的重要推手，更是商业与社会领域里独具眼光的开创者。 本书以图文并茂的方式，追溯他鲜为人知的足迹——从个人的奋斗与抉择，到家族企业跨越三代的延续与转型。透过这些叙事，我们得以重新思考：华人社会如何在历史的激流中，与国家的命运紧密交织，共同塑造了今日马来西亚。 In the pivotal years of Malaya’s journey to independence, Lee Hau Shik emerged not only as a key political figure but also as a visionary in the realms of business and society. This richly illustrated book retraces the lesser-known paths of his life—from personal struggles and defining choices to the endurance and transformation of a family enterprise across three generations. Through these narratives, readers are invited to reconsider how the Chinese community, navigating the tides of history, became entwined with the nation’s destiny in shaping modern Malaysia.

Uncover Taichung’s hidden American past! “Echoing Footsteps of the American Military Presence in Taiwan” reveals how the US military profoundly shaped Taichung’s urban landscape, culture, music, food, and social fabric from the 1950s to the 1970s. Explore forgotten stories and iconic sites – a captivating journey through “Little America” in Taiwan. This groundbreaking book, “Echoing Footsteps of the American Military Presence in Taiwan,” invites readers on an extraordinary journey through time and space, specifically focusing on Taichung’s West District and beyond during the pivotal 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Authored by Syong Yi-ping, this commissioned work delves into the surprisingly pervasive and often hidden influences of the United States military on the city’s historical, cultural, and social landscapes. Many familiar aspects of daily life in Taichung, from architectural styles to popular foods and music genres, have deep roots in this unique historical period, often unbeknownst to

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

Although the arts have been firmly planted in the Hong Kong school system since the 1950s, they are often sacrificed in place of core subjects and preparation for examinations. Drawing on over fourteen years of exploration and experience, Yau makes the case that arts are critical to cultivating creative mindsets, which are our best resource for innovating and responding to challenges in this complex world of sudden changes. Through case studies and conversations with practising artists and educators, this book demonstrates why arts and education, two normally discrete disciplines, should be broadly integrated into the local Hong Kong curriculum, and how this can be – and has been – achieved. This book is intended for policymakers, educators, arts heads, and artists. The volume will also appeal to readers curious about how and why the arts should be foundational to education and capacity building in the twenty-first century.

This book features five theme-based units on cross-disciplinary academic English skills, focusing on the needs of first-year undergraduate students. Each unit covers academic writing, reading, and speaking skills. The units progressively take students through the steps needed to complete three common academic assignments: the essay, report, and tutorial discussion. These steps include searching for quality sources, note-taking, establishing a critical stance, formulating evidence-based arguments, synthesizing information from multiple sources, and structuring academic texts. Each unit also provides opportunities for students to analyse texts, apply their critical thinking skills, practise what they have learnt in productive tasks, and reflect upon their progress. This book is aimed at first-time university students. Many of the readings are related to China and a broader Asian context. As such, it appeals to first-year university students in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Taiwan.

More than Civil Engineering: A History of Hong Kong Development (2004-2024) records the history of land formation and infrastructure development in Hong Kong. The Civil Engineering and Development Department is one of the key government institutions responsible for this development. Established in 2004, the Department was formed through the merger of the Territory Development Department and the Civil Engineering Department.

Mindfulness and meditation, practices that are rooted in Buddhism, have become mainstream treatments in counseling and psychotherapy that provide evidence of successful outcomes among secular clients. However, for clients from non-Western backgrounds, dissociating mindfulness practice from the core Buddhist teachings can dilute the transformative power of these practices, causing cultural confusion and lowering the effectiveness of treatment. This book is the first to present Early Buddhist Teachings as a theoretical orientation for the millions of individuals affiliated with Buddhism to create a culturally congruent counseling model. Using original sources in Pāli, it explores key Buddhist concepts such as dependent co-arising, non-self, impermanence, and many others. The authors then compare them with Western psychological concepts, furthering ongoing dialogue between Buddhism and psychotherapy and fostering powerful integrations. This volume also demonstrates how to use the Buddhi

The Glasgow Climate Pact signed on the 26th Conference of the Parties of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2021, saws representatives' determination for carbon neutrality by 2050. Meanwhile, "Net Zero by 2050: a Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector" proposed by International Energy Agency has suggested hydrogen as a decarbonization technology in various fields. As a clean, stable power with diverse sources, hydrogen provides a promising solution for energy, industry, and transportation, making hydrogen economy a prominent international topic, prompted developed countries actively investing in hydrogen technologies, setting out development pathways, offering policies and subsidies for short, mid and long-term goals. With net-zero by 2050 commitment, Taiwan introduced its goals in 2021, followed by "Taiwan's Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions in 2050" proposed by the National Development Council in 2022, unveiling a cross-ministerial aggregate strategy. Among its twelve

We live on earth as if sailing at sea. This book points out how we may find a harbor for our souls to rest, anchoring in God, so that our lives are connected to Him—sure and steadfast, and one which enter within the veil, and enter into eternity. Now we have a great hope, not only to draw near to God, but to dwell in Him, tasting a glimpse of heaven. 人生如行船，本書為您指出靈魂得安棲的港口，教導我們拋錨於神裡面之道，不但能親近神，而且得以住在神裡面，預嚐天堂的樣式；使漂泊的靈魂得與神連結，又堅固、又牢靠，直通到永恆。

Asian Celebrity Cultures in the Digital Age represents the first comprehensive study on the transformations of celebrity cultures in increasingly globalised and digitalised Asian societies. It discusses relations between Asian celebrities and digital media across emerging phenomena in celebrity practices, cultures, politics, fandom, and economies. Highlighting original case studies from prominent Asian societies, including India, China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, and Japan, this book sheds much-needed light on the de-Westernisation and internationalisation of celebrity studies and is essential reading for scholars and students in celebrity, fandom, digital media and communication, and cultural studies.

Revitalization in Asia: Adaptive Reuse in Macao, Mumbai, and Penang offers a clear understanding of the value of sustainable adaptive reuse within an Asian context. Three highly urbanized places (Macao, Mumbai, and Penang) are considered in detail from conservation and planning perspectives (with essays and timelines for each). For each place, five case studies offer a comparative framework for understanding similarities and differences in adaptive reuse projects. Six essays examine adaptive reuse in terms of its connection to the three dimensions of sustainability, with reference to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This book is envisioned as a continuation of Asian Revitalization: Adaptive Reuse in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore.

※動畫二期製作確定！ ※這本輕小說真厲害！2024文庫部門第10名 ※第15屆ＭF文庫J輕小說新人獎《最優秀獎》得獎作 ※店員最愛輕小說大賞2020的文庫部門 Top1 ※日本熱銷突破100萬冊（截至2022年7月） 《偵探已經，死了。》靈魂繪師うみぼうず眾所期待的第一本畫冊登場！ 【本書特色】 總插畫數150幅以上，部分插畫附有うみぼうず老師的創作心得！ うみぼうず老師全新繪製希耶絲塔特大彩圖！ 收錄小說1-6集封面插畫及內彩，TV動畫《偵探已經，死了。》原作主視覺圖！ 收錄與MF文庫J聯名宣傳的合作插畫： 《Re:從零開始的異世界生活》 《歡迎來到實力至上主義的教室》 《NO GAME NO LIFE 遊戲人生》 《緋彈的亞莉亞》 《只要長得可愛，即使是變態你也喜歡嗎？》 《聖劍學院的魔劍使》 另有二語十老師全新撰寫的短篇小說《令人眼花撩亂的冒險奇譚之幕後花絮》！ 喜歡「偵探已死」的粉絲們絕對不能錯過！值得收藏！

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When the Lion Dancer Comes to Town: A Feast of Fun centers on the golden trio of culinary creativity, football and martial arts. From the fall of Ah Sing’s lion figurine, the breaking of egg and the series of unfortunes, to festive days like Easter and Chef’s Day, Ah Sing and his mum work together to turn his fortune around, creating a delicious full-egg banquet. Ah Sing’s mum secretly prays for blessings and miracle finally comes. Hope this heartfelt tale brings joy, warmth and smiles to readers, showing how effort and resilience lead to rewarding outcomes.

In Socializing Medicine, Pao-chen Tang, Yuqian Yan, and Ling Zhang explore the intersections of medicine, health, and East Asian media. Interweaving archival research, audiovisual analyses, and theoretical insights from the emerging field of health humanities, the book reveals the multifaceted ways in which the mass media—from photography and film to television and live streaming—has been deployed as a tool for controlling medicine and health, privileging those with power and authority from the early twentieth century to the present. Adopting anti-colonial and anti-capitalist perspectives, the contributors in this volume challenge the dominant mediations of health against the backdrop of imperialism, Cold War geopolitical tensions, and neoliberal capitalism. Collectively, they advocate for alternative understandings of medical culture through media productions that envision accessible and equitable healthcare practices.

Hong Kong and Macau have both been Special Administrative Regions of China since 1999. To this day, however, the two SARs and mainland China have yet to form a cohesive agreement for extradition. Yanhong Yin proposes a theoretical model—the China Arrest Warrant—that fulfils three essential criteria: compliance with the framework of “One Country, Two Systems,” allowance for differences within the three divergent legal systems, and sufficient human rights protection. This model takes direct inspiration from the European Arrest Warrant, which is undergirded by the principle of mutual recognition—the idea that while states may make different decisions on a wide range of matters, results will be accepted as equivalent to decisions made by one’s own state. The success of the European Union’s adoption of mutual recognition across political, economic, and legal situations is instrumental in providing a blueprint for judicial cooperation among mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macau SAR. Th

"My Journey to the West was inspired by my father, uncles and grandfather’s ventures to the Gold Mountain at a very young age. I had already made up my mind that I would follow their paths and embark on this adventurous journey when I grew up and searched for my own fortune." ：Brian Wong 黃榮富 From a small village to the west. From a fish pond to Hong Kong. Across the ocean to the port city of Liverpool... The story of searching for Gold Mountain started with a little boy, Brian Wong, who was living in Kaiping City, a small village in China. Brian Wong knew that one day he would embark on this perilous journey—language difficulties, prejudice—but owing to his endurance and hardworking spirit, he overcame. Follow the steps of his ancestors to achieve his dream of a golden mountain. It is a story about Brian Wong and all the overseas Chinese. See how they built Chinese culture in a foreign land with the Chinese spirit. Over 200 years ago the Wuyi people (Note 1) consisted of fi

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與新世代的爸爸媽媽，一起討論家裡的「家事」與「心事」 《Homework》以家庭作業為名，探討屬於家的議題、親子關係裡的各種感官活動，期望能與新世代的父母，討論家裡的「家事」與「心事」，關心屬於親子生活的想像。 這次帶來全新主題「慶祝的方式」，透過四組生活型態和職業迥異的家庭，來聊聊慶祝的各種面向與可能性。就像大家常說，life is hard，生活不會日日好，但只要我們一起，生活中的任何小事都可以用各種方式來慶祝，let’s celebrate real life~ ▐ 主題家庭故事 山林老爸張震嶽 － 用音樂慶祝日常，把孩子帶在身邊，不管好壞都一起面對 雙胞胎家庭Licia & Brian － 做彼此最堅強的隊友，一起慶祝生活中得來不易的兩人時光 科技媽媽 Penny － 善用3C科技，幫助我們跨越物理距離，連結親情 分享實務分享愛Mei & Kenneth － 透過食物創造慶祝的另一種價值，將愛傳給更多有需要的人 ▐ 給爸媽的過節好物與推薦 Cooking Club － 不費力的家庭派對，大人輕鬆孩子滿意 Restaurant － 親子友善餐廳推薦，和孩子享用美味優雅的一餐 Shopping － 友善環境的送禮提案，父母也可以好好犒賞自己一番 Tech － 每個父母都需要一個好用的to do list，應付瘋狂的節慶／育兒schedule ▐ 喜歡？討厭？慶祝時，每個人的心情都需要被照顧 Human Design － 人類圖說慶祝，原來我適合這種慶祝方式？ Being Parents － 長大了才懂的 Holiday Blue，其實我們都不孤單 Let’s Talk － 你期待過節嗎？讓我們來聊聊過節的刻板印象與真實心情 Homework library － 帶一本書過節，你會挑那一本書打發時間？ 書中還有更多關於慶祝的音樂、漫畫和故事，等著與你分享，一同創造回憶。

◎Zhang Wen-huan is one of the foremost writers of Taiwanese literature during the Japanese colonial period. The Man Crawling upon the Earth is a novel he wrote in Japanese after a 30-year hiatus. ◎The Man Crawling upon the Earth is a story set in Taiwan during the Japanese occupation. The five-year old boy Chen Kei-min is adopted into a mountain village shopkeeper's family. ◎With humor and humanistic understanding, the author Zhang Wen-huan pictures the people’s traditional way of life marked by annual festivities.

In Redefining Heresy and Tolerance, Hung Tak Wai examines how the Qing empire governed Muslims and Christians under its rule with a non-interventionist policy. Manchu emperors adopted a tolerant attitude towards Islam and Christianity as long as political stability and loyalty remained unthreatened. However, Hung argues that such tolerance had its limitations. Since the mid-eighteenth century, the Qing court intentionally minimised the importance of the Islamic identity. Restrictions were imposed on the Muslims’ external connections with Western Asia. The Christian minority was kept distant from politics and the Han majority. At the same time, Confucian scholars began to acquire a new understanding of religion, but they were not encouraged to get in touch with the Muslims and Christians. This book demonstrates how, from the late eighteenth to the early nineteenth century, the Qing government prevented Confucian scholar-bureaucrats from interfering in the religious life of Christians an

A for the Aida of Dublin. B for Bloom's birthplace. C for the Chancery Park. D for the DART… 文學的愛爾蘭，喬伊斯的都柏林， 現任駐愛爾蘭大使楊子葆偕行， 循著字母 A to Z，抬頭看見城市的101個文化星星。 詩人王爾德曾說：「我們都橫臥在陰溝裡，但有些人在抬頭仰望星空。」 （We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars） 2018年開始派駐愛爾蘭的楊子葆，以別具巧思的眼光，具體而微且詩意地描繪駐點六年期間，與世界文學首都都柏林人文與歷史交互相映的故事。駐德大使謝志偉逗趣地說：「這本書簡直是在以3D的方式為都柏林這座迷人的城市寫履歷！」 這101則標誌著都柏林文化地景短文，如同發現星星並為其命名般地，從A到Z精心排列，像是從前倫敦人手一本的《London A to Z》，而這是大使親自描畫的「都柏林的A-Z」： A for the Aida of Dublin. （A是都柏林的阿依達。） B for Bloom's birthplace. （B是《尤利西斯》布魯姆的出生地。） C for the Chancery Park. （C是大法院公園。） D for the DART.（D是都柏林快鐵。） E for the Eighty Six Merrion Square.（E是梅瑞恩廣場86號。） F for the Formosa Pangolin.（F是福爾摩沙穿山甲。） 村上春樹曾說： 「世間有一種人，要開口雖然得花一點時間，不過一旦說起話來之後，卻能以安穩的口氣說出非常有趣的事情，這種人並不太多，愛爾蘭卻正像這種人。」 這段話同時可以聚焦在都柏林，都柏林是美的，而且有趣的。 讓駐愛爾蘭大使楊子葆與你一起， 完整地欣賞，真實地發掘， 愛爾蘭這座「說書人的城市」——都柏林。 ★★★台灣駐德代表 謝志偉 專文推薦★★★ 海內外熱情推薦 吳志中 駐法國大使 謝仕淵 臺南市政府文化局局長 謝哲青 旅行家 莊祖宜 飲食作家 作者介紹 作者簡介 楊子葆 1963年生於花蓮

The human condition affects us all. As we journey through life, we face birth, aging, sickness, and death, each bringing significant challenges. How can we better understand our human condition? What can we learn from it? In Buddhist Encounters: Finding a Home in the Human Condition, Dr. Lewis R. Lancaster explores the essence of our existence, addressing the internal conflicts and external pressures exacerbated by the post-pandemic and AI era. Through the lens of Buddhist teachings, he seeks answers to these timeless issues, reflecting on the very dilemma that concerned the Buddha himself.

一场跨越前世今生的灵魂觉醒之旅──一本指引灵魂归依的生命之书 A journey of soul awakening across past and present lives - a book of life that guides the soul's return◎多一位贵人多一条路，带你认识光中极尊、佛中之王的阿弥陀佛！◎One more noble person, one more path, can lead you to know Amitabha, the Supreme Lord of Light and the King of Buddhas!◎色欲、烦恼、忧郁，你办不了的全交给弥陀办！◎Luxury, worries, and melancholy, all that you can’t handle are left to Amitabha!◎观世音菩萨都拜阿弥陀佛做老师了，你还在犹豫甚么！◎Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva has worshiped Amitabha as his teacher, why are you still hesitating!这不是一本高深艰涩的佛学论著，而是一段灵魂深处的呼唤与响应。从前世到今生，从凡夫之身走向自觉之道，作者以亲身经历见证佛菩萨的无限慈悲，分享如何走过忧郁与情绪困境，迎向光明永恒的觉醒之路。This is not a profound and difficult Buddhist treatise, but a call and response from the depths of the soul. From the past life to this life, from the ordinary body to the path of self-awareness, the author witnesses the infinite compassion of Buddha and Bodhisattva through personal experience, and shares how to overcome depression and emotional difficulties and embrace the path of eternal

In everyone’s life, there are the most difficult times. Have you encountered yours? The Buddha was a human being, not a god. He knew the path to true wealth, spoke of love and affection, and was caring and righteous. Encountering him will help you navigate with fewer road blocks. In this book, may you find solace and overcome tough obstacles through vivid comics that weave stories relevant to today’s living.