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Nurturing Buddhist and Taoist Spirit : Putting Worries into Perspective With Buddhist and Taoist Wisdom
Bok av Qingyin
The book discusses restrain, self-cultivation, worries, going with the flow, relishing ordinary experience, tolerance, humility, faith, endeavor, learning, friendship and life, etc. with refreshing writing style and vivid stories, explaining the vast and esoteric wisdom of Buddhism and Taoism from multiple angles and at different levels, in order to correct misunderstandings of laypeople, reveal the truth about life and enlighten people with Buddhist sharp wit, point out directions and cure pains and disease at heart like spring water. The Buddha himself was beset with worries, agonies, desires and ignorance before his awakening. But after the awakening he gained liberating insight, was fully enlightened and free from care. Living in this world if you do not want to be lured, contaminated and burdened by earthly temptations you must understand "e;originally there is not a single thing, where could any dust be attracted?"e; in Buddhism and the Taoist attitude of "e;being a vagabond in this world and above the clouds"e;, learn to find a respite for your mind when each moment is Bodhi and everywhere is Bodhimanda.