This book covers a wide range of content in an accessible manner, making it suitable for beginners to explore. It serves as an essential foundational text for Buddhist study and practice, functioning much like an encyclopedic index for Buddhist initiation, addressing the numerous perplexing questions encountered by practitioners on their path. Reading the entire book readily enables readers to establish a comprehensive framework of Buddhist knowledge, facilitating swift entry into Dharma study and helping to avoid detours. Written in concise yet profound language, the book systematically explains various fundamental topics including the Pure Land, Bodhisattvas and Arhats, afflictive hindrances and vexations, precepts and karma, Buddhism and non-Buddhist paths, monastic and lay life, realization of fruition and enlightenment of the mind, wholesome roots and merit, and how to correctly rely on the Dharma. Its purpose is to help practitioners correct various problems and errors in their practice, establish correct knowledge and views regarding Buddhist realization, provide clear direction for proper practice, assist in becoming a qualified disciple of the Buddha, remove obstacles for later study of profound Dharma, and lay a solid foundation for further cultivation.
This book covers a wide range of content in an accessible manner, making it suitable for beginners to explore. It serves as an essential foundational text for Buddhist study and practice, functioning much like an encyclopedic index for Buddhist novices, addressing numerous perplexing questions encountered during the journey of learning Buddhism. Reading the entire book enables readers to establish a comprehensive framework of Buddhist knowledge, facilitating swift access to Dharma study while minimizing detours. Written in concise yet profound language, the book systematically elucidates fundamental topics including the Pure Land, bodhisattvas and arhats, afflictive hindrances and vexations, precepts and karma, Buddhism and non-Buddhist paths, monastic and lay life, realization of fruition and enlightenment of the mind, roots of virtue and merit, and how to correctly follow the Dharma. Its purpose is to help practitioners correct various issues and errors in their practice, establish correct views on Buddhist practice and realization, provide clear guidance for proper cultivation, assist in becoming qualified disciples of the Buddha, remove obstacles for advanced Dharma study in the future, and lay a solid foundation for further practice.