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“When Buddhists say, "A bodhisattva fears not the result, but only the cause," they mean that we must expend the bulk of our energy planting good roots today, rather than fretting about the plants that are already growing from the roots we planted in the past.”

Quote by Hsing Yun

Book:Describing the Indescribable: A Commentary on the Diamond Sutra

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Describing the Indescribable: A Commentary on the Diamond Sutra

Describing the Indescribable: A Commentary on the Diamond Sutra is a comprehensive analysis of one of the most revered texts in Buddhism. The book delves into the profound teachings of the Diamond Sutra, exploring its significance and the various ways it has been interpreted by scholars and practitioners. It includes discussions on the sutra's origins, its place within the Buddhist tradition, and its impact on subsequent philosophical and spiritual thought. more

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Hsing Yun, born in August 1927, is an enigmatic figure whose occupation and category remain unknown. more

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