This is an article that draws together Venerable Yinshun’s teachings on the three main practices of Chinese Buddhists. This article provides a clear explanation about the practices of recollecting buddhas, being vegetarian and reciting sūtras from the Mahāyāna perspective. It also clarifies some perceived anomalies that manifest between Buddhism in different regions. This is a great article for all to read if the aim is to understand the principle behind these practices and how to uphold them as part of daily life.

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This article, Ānanda’s Faults, is more of a research paper using records of a certain historical event in Buddhism’s history to try and get a glimpse of the situation at that time. The article draws on the texts from both the Southern and Northern traditions of Buddhism. Consequently, in our translation where the Southern tradition texts are quoted Pali spelling is used and where the Northern tradition texts are used then Sanskrit is adopted. This is to avoid confusion in the situation where parallel texts of the same name from both traditions are referenced.

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Compassion is a universal virtue, but in Buddhism there is the term "great compassion". This teaching provides a detailed explanation on the meaning of great compassion in the Buddhist context and its key role in the cultivation of the Buddhist path.

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This is a short article looking at the Buddha-dharma’s teachings concerning cyclic existence. In this teaching Venerable Yinshun provides us with clear and concise explanations on crucial matters relating to death, life and the karma leading to cycles of birth and deaths. This short but important article gives us a Buddhist view of cyclic existence and how to live our life such that our future will be bright.

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In this short article, Venerable Yinshun compares the main theories concerning our existence and its origins that are prevalent in the world. Through this analysis we can see the unique and superior quality of the Buddha-dharma’s doctrine concerning cyclic existence and how the right view of existence can help us lead a better life.

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Someone once questioned, how can Buddhist benefit people when they themselves have not attained liberation? This short and insightful response by Venerable Yinshun clearly explains the concept of benefit in the Buddhist sense and dispels many of the misunderstandings that have arisen over time. From a Buddhist practitioner's perspective, this teaching is a great reminder of how we should diligently bring benefit to others as we progress on our spiritual path.

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Virtues in Buddhism are built on universal human morals but further enhanced through the wisdom and practices taught in the Buddha-dharma. Here you will find a very practical guidance on the essential virtues that householders following the Buddha's teachings should aspire to.

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In this short article, Venerable Yinshun discusses the deeper meaning of learning the Buddha-dharma. To full appreciate the beauty of learning the Buddha-dharma and embodying its teachings into our thoughts and behaviors, we need to reflect on life, our existence, how we live our lives, and our role in this universe.

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An important reflection on what it means to learn and practice Buddhism. Important foundational concepts are explained, such as understanding/wisdom, right confidence and the crucial aspect of applying the Dharma in daily life.

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An insightful explanation on the importance of confidence (faith) in the Buddha’s teachings, how to develop it and how to recognise blind faith.

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The Buddha’s teaching on dependent co-arising can also be witnessed in the evolution of Buddhist practices. Venerable Yinshun presents the development of the practices on repentance as adapts to changing situations across time and space.

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A valuable teaching on the role of the bodhi vow in the Mahāyāna practice. Venerable Yinshun goes into detail on the foundations of the bodhi vow and a step by step process to develop the bodhi vow. A must read for all who aspire to the bodhisattva practice.

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Here we have a special teaching from Venerable Yinshun. Unlike the more technical and in depth works he is renowned for, this teaching reveals the importance of actually using the Dharma to bring tangible relief from suffering.

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Part 2 contains the all-important practical issue of how to develop wisdom. It canvasses the object of insight meditation, the process of developing wisdom and the outcomes and marks of accomplishing wisdom.

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In this particular teaching Venerable Yinshun investigates many aspects of wisdom as defined in Buddhism. In Part 1 the scope of this teaching includes a look at the comparative types of wisdom in different worldly religions and Buddhist practices, the many types of terms used to reflect the concept of wisdom, the characteristics of the ultimate wisdom in Mahāyāna Buddhism.

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This interesting book is a series of lectures given in the USA by Venerable Changtzu. It provides clear explanations on Venerable Yinshun’s teachings, a valuable resource for the English world wanting to access Venerable Yinshun’s wisdom.

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This is a short but important teaching on the Three Essentials of faith, compassion, and wisdom that make up the core of the Buddhist Mahāyāna practice.

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This insightful teaching by Venerable Yinshun is finally accessible to the English audience due to the efforts of translator Venerable Huifeng and the Noble Path Buddhist Education Fellowship of the USA.

This book is available for purchase at a cost of $300 NTD. Distribution rights in Taiwan reside with the publishing house, Zhengwen Publishers.

For those who are in Taiwan, if you would like to purchase a copy, please contact Zhengwen Publishers (https://www.yinshun.org.tw/publication/zw_agent.html).

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An English translation of Venerable Yinshun’s work, A Sixty-Year Spiritual Voyage on the Ocean of Dharma, has been published by the Noble Path Buddhist Education Fellowship of the USA. This is a biography focusing on the causes and conditions guiding Venerable Yinshun to research, teach and publish the many Buddhist texts that he is respected for.

This book is available for purchase at a cost of $300 NTD. Distribution rights in Taiwan reside with the publishing house, Zhengwen Publishers.

For those who are in Taiwan, if you would like to purchase a copy, please contact Zhengwen Publishers (https://www.yinshun.org.tw/publication/zw_agent.html).

It is also available on Amazon.com

Purchase price: $300 NTD / $10 USD