In Memory of Venerable Master Hua’s Nirvana | Call for Articles
Jun 19, 2021 9:22 pm
“I vow that all living beings who see my face or even hear my name will bring forth the Bodhi resolve and quickly realize Buddhahood.”
— The Venerable Master
The 26th Observance of the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua’s Nirvana
On June 13th, the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas commemorated the twenty-sixth anniversary of Master Hua’s entering nirvana. To take a look back at our founder's legacy, click here to watch reflections on the Venerable Master during the Sunday evening Dharma talk at CTTB.
Today, June 19th, marks the day Master Hua entered nirvana. To celebrate his life, we have highlighted the following books on the Master.
Complimentary Print Books
The following selection of books are free until July 9, 2021. Shipping will be calculated at checkout.
About the Master’s Life
A Biographical Sketch of the Venerable Master Xuan Hua 宣化上人簡傳 - This bilingual book (English and Chinese) includes Master Hua’s Eighteen Great Vows.
The Kind Monk - A heartwarming children’s book about the Master by Instilling Goodness Books. Also available as a free download.
宣化上人事蹟 - The Venerable Master’s biography in Chinese.
白山黑水育奇英 - 宣化上人事蹟【中國篇】- Recounts the Master’s time in China.
覺海慈航度香江 - 宣化上人事蹟【香港篇】 - Recounts the Master’s time in Hong Kong.
Venerable Master Hua’s Dharma Talks
Listen to Yourself: Think Everything Over
This series features some of the first instructional talks the Venerable Master gave in the United States corresponding to the Amitabha recitation session, winter Chan retreat, and Guan Yin sessions.
Listen to Yourself: Think Everything Over (Amitabha Recitation) - Also available as a free download.
Listen to Yourself: Think Everything Over (Chan Meditation)
Listen to Yourself: Think Everything Over (Guan Yin)
Q & A for Every Day: Insights
In this series, Master Hua gives pertinent and penetrating answers to people from all walks of life including college students, parents, reporters, and monastics.
Q & A for Every Day - Insights: Exhortations & Encouragement from a Buddhist Master
Q & A for Every day - Insights: The Wisdom & Compassion of a Buddhist Master
30% Off Entire Collections
The following sets of English, Chinese, and bilingual (English and Chinese) books are 30% off until July 9, 2021.
In Memory of Venerable Master Hsuan Hua (a series of 3 books) 宣化老和尚追思紀念專輯 (全套3冊) - This bilingual (English and Chinese) series was compiled by the Venerable Master’s disciples in memory of him. Volume One contains photos of the Master and records of programs he founded, as well as biographical accounts of the Master's life, essays, and poems written by the Master’s disciples and others whose lives he touched. Volume Two includes photos of the cremation ceremony and other memorial ceremonies. Volume Three was compiled in memory of the first anniversary of the nirvana of Venerable Master Hsuan Hua and the twentieth anniversary of the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas.
PRICE: $18.95 $25.95
Venerable Master Hua's Talks on Dharma - Vol. 1~11 (a series of eleven books) 宣化上人開示錄全集 (共11冊) - The Master’s lectures to his disciples over a period of forty years in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Poland, France, Canada and cities throughout the United States. This is a bilingual (English and Chinese) set.
PRICE: $34.97 $49.95
宣化上人開示錄 (全套6冊) - Venerable Master Hua’s Talks on Dharma in Chinese—a six volume collection.
PRICE: $20.97 $29.95
上宣下化老和尚偈讚歌詠專集 (精裝帶封盒) - A compilation of all of Master Hua’s original verses and couplets in Chinese.
PRICE: $27.97 $39.95
Vajra Bodhi Sea: Accepting Contributions in Memory of the Venerable Master
Vajra Bodhi Sea, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association’s official magazine, invites those who wish to contribute to reflect on the following prompt in memory of the Venerable Master:
After reading commentaries by the Venerable Master Hua, which principles have left the deepest impression on your life, cultivation, and daily practices? Please write about how the Master’s teachings have personally inspired you.
Featuring: Words from the Translation Certificate Program Students
Hear the voices of the students of the Graduate Certificate Program in Buddhist Translation, which is still accepting applications.
Sending well wishes to you all,
