All projections of sentient beings are like flowers in the sky When the illusory flower vanishes, the sky is not marred “With this fine new translation of , and penetrating contemporary commentary on The Sutra of Complete Enlightenment, Master Sheng Yen, a teacher of superb qualifications, kindly shared his lucid teaching with us The resulting book is learned and compassionate, wise and practical It is sure to benefit all who, in these complex times, earnestly seek to tread the Buddha’s Way”
Master Sheng-yen, a dharma descendant from the founders of Buddhism in China, considers the concepts of suffering, enlightenment, and compassion; provides a glossary of key terms; and briefly recaps the history of Buddhism in China But he goes beyond these issues to discuss contemporary matters and question he has encountered in his years of teaching in the United States Sometimes personal and always instructive, Sheng Yen’s introductory work is perfect for those just coming to Buddhism, and for those who are already very familiar with the Tibetan and Zen schools.