Pearls Of Wisdom: Family And Morality Encouragement And Hope

by Hsing Yun

This collection focuses on prayers for our family and loved ones, as well as for ourselves and other people in distress. Written in simple but inspirational language, the prayers are infused with profound wisdom and compassion.

248 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2003

About the author

Hsing Yun was a Chinese Buddhist monk, teacher, and philanthropist based in Taiwan. He was the founder of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist monastic order as well as the layperson-based Buddha's Light International Association. Hsing Yun was considered a major proponent of Humanistic Buddhism and one of the most influential teachers of modern Taiwanese Buddhism. In Taiwan, he was popularly referred to as one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of Taiwanese Buddhism, along with his contemporaries: Master Sheng Yen of Dharma Drum Mountain, Master Shih Cheng Yen of Tzu Chi and Master Wei Chueh of Chung Tai Shan.