Essence of Buddhism

by Hsing Yun

The latest in Buddha's Light Publishing's ongoing series of minibooks, Essence of Buddhism puts the Buddha's teachings in the palm of your hand. Standing only four inches tall, this pocket-sized anthology of the popular Buddhism in Every Step series synthesizes Venerable Master Hsing Yun's talks on the Four Noble Truths, the unique characteristics of Buddhism, cause and effect, and time and space. Essence of Buddhism makes an excellent gift for the seeker in your life, or can serve as an on-the-go companion in a purse or a backpack to bring the Buddha's teachings with you wherever your journey leads.

271 pages, Hardcover

Published November 1, 2012

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.