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Words of Wisdom. The volume is small and thin, but amazingly its contents are profound statements made by sages of antiquity and modern times concerning how to deal with life’s problems. It is quite an inspiring book.

This book was respectfully prepared from Venerable Master Chin Kung’s Understanding Traditional Chinese Culture keynote speech and made into a book for publication and circulation

The Governing Principles of Ancient China Volume 3—Based on 360 passages excerpted from the original compilation of Qunshu Zhiyao (Compilation of Books and Writings on the Important Governing Principles).

The most important Zoroastrian Scripture are the Hymns composed by the Prophet known as the Gathas, meaning songs. They are in an ancient Iranian language known as Avesta.The three basic tenets of the Faith are Humata meaning Good Thoughts, Hukhata meaning Good Words, and Hvaresta meaning Good Deeds.

The Book of Laozi; The Book of Zhuangzi; The book of Lieh Tzu; The Scripture of Peace and Tranquillity; Treatise of the Supreme Venerable on Response and Retribution.

The Sikh faith was established by ten Spiritual Masters called Gurus over a period of some 240 years from 1469 to 1708.

Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion. Its foundation lies in the original covenant made between Abraham and God, c1900 BCE

The main principles of Jainism are Ahimsa (non-violence), Anekantvad (multiplicity) of views, and Aparigraha (non-possessiveness).Jains believed every soul is capable of achieving moksha.

Islam comprises of four elements; principles, moral values, laws and traditions. These are the essential elements that form the religious life of any Muslim community.

Hinduism believe in Karma, Samsara and Moksha. • Karma, the moral law of cause and effect, relates to reincarnation, notions of free will and destiny.

Christianity is the world’s largest religion, taking many different forms. An ‘Abrahamic’ faith, which grew out of Judaism, it shares the longing for, and active commitment to, God’s ‘kingdom’ of ‘shalom’ (love, peace and justice for all).

The Buddha taught and transformed people with his compassion and wisdom, which could also be seen in the way he treated followers of other religions.

Bahá’u’lláh is the most recent in a line of divine Messengers including Abraham, Krishna, Zoroaster, Moses, Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad and the Báb.

Le Qunshu Zhiyao est une compilation de conseils, deméthodes, et de notes historiques retraçant les succès etles échecs des gouvernements impériaux de la Chine.

Il Qunshu Zhiyao, ovvero “Istruzioni per il buon governo”, è una raccolta antologica che contiene esortazioni, spiegazioni storiche, metodi pratici legati al sapere e alla saggezza del governare della Cina antica, e racchiude, attraverso

“Quần Thư Trị Yếu” là sự kết tập trí tuệ, phương pháp, kinh nghiệm và hiệu quả trong việc tu thân tề gia trị quốc bình thiên hạ của cổ thánh tiên vương.

«Цюньшу Чжияо» - это собрание книг и сочинений, посвященное идее, методам, опытам и эффекту самосовершенствования, учреждения хорошего порядка в своей семье,

A principios de la Era de Zhenguan, el emperador Taizong (599–649), de la dinastía Tang, decretó que Qunshu Zhiyao (La Recopilación de los Libros y Escrituras sobre los Principios de Gobierno) fuera recopilado.

Au début de l’ère Zhengguan, l’empereur Taizong (599- 649) de la dynastie Tang ordonna la compilation du Qunshu Zhiyao ( composé d’extraits de livres et d’écrits sur des principes essentiels de gouvernance ).

TRES CHERS PRATIQUANTS : avant de nous appliquer à l’étude de la Loi du Bouddha, nous devons en avoir une compréhension correcte ; car sinon, même en y passant beaucoup de temps, nous n’obtiendrons pas les résultats attendus et cela serait fort dommage.

En août 1993, le Vénérable Maître Chin Kung (Jing Kong 淨空) a donné 8 heures de cours sur l’essentiel du Sûtra de la Vie Infinie au Temple bouddhiste Ta Kioh (Da Jue 大覺) de San Francisco aux USA.

We need to ignore and not respond to any slander and harm done to us because it is improper to respond. Only those who have done something wrong will feel guilty.

Rare it is to be born as a human. Rare it is to be born when the Buddhadharma is known. Rare to have a wise Master to teach. Rare to have the good fortune to learn from the Master.

In August 1993, Venerable Master Chin Kung gave an eight-hour lecture series titled Essence of the Infinite Life Sutra at Ta Kioh Buddhist Temple in San Francisco, USA.

In recent years, our world has become beset with calamities and our lives increasingly filled with suffering and unhappiness.

Buddhism is an education about our living envi ronment and us. The Buddha teaches us to recog nize ourselves; our thoughts, speech, and actions and the consequences they evoke. M

Buddhism is Buddha Shakyamuni's educational system, which is similar to that of Confucius for both presented similar viewpoints and methods. The goal of Buddhist education is to attain wisdom. I

In recent years, Master Chin Kung has emphasized The Infinite Life Sutra and the Pure Land cultivation method of Buddha Recitation. As he continues his lecturing tours around the world.

Learning to re-create destiny has long been of in terest to those who believe that wealth or poverty, long life or short life—everything is destined

It is necessary for us to a have correct under standing before practicing Buddhism: otherwise, all the time spent in cultivation will be futile, as the most superior result will not be attained.

We pay the price of fear and worry to live the life of a human being. Our susceptibility to anxiety is the root cause of our problems.

“One Humanity, Many Faiths” will help foster the seeds for a harmonious world where all beings live together peacefully with one another and the environment.

The World Fellowship of Buddhists and the Pure Land Learning College Association Inc.co-hosted a multi-faith summit in Bangkok with the theme of “Achieving World Peace through Religious Harmony and Conflict Resolution.”

The only way to save the world is to return to the traditional teachings of the saints and sages.

The current times that we are living in are the times with unprecedented unrest, and with conflicts between nations, religions, and ethnic groups.

Even though today our technology is advanced, at the same time, our society isfacing extreme poverty more so than ever before.There are two kinds of poverty.

The purpose of compiling the Complete Library of the Four Branches of Literature during the QIng Dynasty was to collect all the different types of books from across the country.

Buddhism is an education, not a religion. We do not worship the Buddha, we respect him as a teacher. His teachings enable us to escape from suffering and attain happiness.

Today, many people are searching for answers, for the understanding of why we are born, why we live and why we die.

The principles in the “Treatise on Response and Retribution” are very profound and the cases, examples and accounts on cause and effect extensive.Ancient people have given us much encouragement and utmost care.

"Creating Destiny" is about forming one's fate rather than being bound by it. The Lesson of Learning to Create Destiny herein discusses the principle behind fate and the knowledge necessary to change it. By relating his own experience and trials at changing destiny, Mr. Liao Fan Man taught his son.

It is necessary for us to a have correct understanding before practicing Buddhism; otherwise, all the time spent in cultivation will be futile, as the most superior result will not be attained.

Buddha is a Sanskrit (Skrt) word meaning a perfect, enlightened being. He has gained complete awareness of the nature, phenomenon and function of the whole universe, in the past, present and future

As long as our minds are virtuous and we have the minds of sincerity, purity, equality, proper under-standing and compassion; as long as our thoughts are virtuous and we cultivate good fortune for all beings.

All the sentient beings, including Buddhas, and people, have the same selfnature, and therefore have the capacity to be all knowing; have the same dharma body, and therefore have the potential to achieve the same perfectly virtuous appearance.

Buddha Shakyamuni’s devoted his whole life to the multicultural education, helping all living beings to break through delusion and achieve awakening, to rid sufferings and attain happiness.

We hope that all the different races and religions can treat one another equally and live in harmony, and that we hold the same ideals and understanding.

Our mind give rise to the whole universe, our body fills everywhere transcending space and time. Do what virtue and morality call for you to do, holding sincerity in yourmind and do away with all evil.

Di Zi Gui is the ultimate guide to a happy life. For thousands of years, this book contained the recommended standards for students. Even though they seem stringent by today’s standards.

which are the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. I would like to clarify what taking refuge in the Triple Jewels means since there have been growing misunderstandings in modem times.

A. General Standards B. The Ancestral Remembrance Service Procedure C. Ancestral Remembrance Service - Glossary D. Usage of Ceremonial items E. Arranging the Memorial Tablets F. Layout of ceremonial items on the altar G. Musical Score and Photos

We are what we think that we are arises with ourthoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.

I (Emperor Yong Zheng) think all the Three Teachings (Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism) have the capacity to help people be enlightened in China because all Three Teachings derive from the same original source.

Thus have I heard: Once Buddha was in the land of Shravasti, in the garden of Jeta and Anathapindika.

Over the past few years, people in Pure Land societies have occasionally asked me if we had any children's books on beingvegetarian.

Once, the Buddha was asked if he was a god. The Buddha replied that no, he was not a god. Then was he an angel? No. A spirit? No. Then what was he? The Buddha replied that he was awakened.

In the world today, we hear so much about con flict: Economic conflict between the developed countries and third-world countries.

Understanding and practicing the teachings will enable us to find the answers to our questions and to learn how to lead more meaningful lives.

Understand things as they really are. do not mistake the reflection of the moon in the water for the moon.

When we were babies, our parents gave up doing many of the things they enjoyed doing. Instead of going to bed when they wanted to and sleeping through the night they got up every few hours to take care of us.