The name "Buddha" comes from a verb that means "to awake." When asked what sort of creature he was--a man, a god, an angel--the Buddha replied, "I am awake." The life of a Buddhist, then, is a life dedicated to awakening. Whether through intellectual understanding, meditation practice, or both, the Buddhist is continually awakening to the true nature of things--and of himself. In this book, Venerable Master Hsing Yun offers thirty-six brief essays as guides to living the Awakening Life. Most of the essays are divided into ...
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The name "Buddha" comes from a verb that means "to awake." When asked what sort of creature he was--a man, a god, an angel--the Buddha replied, "I am awake." The life of a Buddhist, then, is a life dedicated to awakening. Whether through intellectual understanding, meditation practice, or both, the Buddhist is continually awakening to the true nature of things--and of himself. In this book, Venerable Master Hsing Yun offers thirty-six brief essays as guides to living the Awakening Life. Most of the essays are divided into four or five main points; as brief as they are, they offer rich opportunities for deep contemplation. Pondering these little gems can lead to greater awakening in every person's life.
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