"The Mystery of the Five Hundred Arhats (Full Color)" starts with the Arhats, and goes from the introduction of the origin of the Arhats to the sectarian inheritance of Buddhism. It brings out the corresponding explanations of the Sixteen Arhats, the Eighteen Arhats, the Five Hundred Arhats, and the Eight Hundred Arhats. Finally, it is transformed into Buddha, Bodhisattva, monks, people who are associated with the Buddha and various Buddhist figures.
The author uses beautiful and moving legends and Buddhist allusions to explain the spread of profound Buddhist teachings and the development and inheritance of Buddhist sects in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. "The Mystery of the Five Hundred Arhats (Full Color)" screens a large amount of information and carefully constructs a bridge to Buddhism that people can easily cross.
"The Mystery of the Five Hundred Arhats (Full Color)" is divided into five chapters: Introduction to Arhats, Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, the spread of Buddhism, the inheritance of Buddhist sects, and Buddhist figures. Based on this framework, it uses smooth and vivid language to systematically introduce the basic knowledge about Arhats and Buddhism, showing readers a picture of Buddhist knowledge. It is very suitable for beginners who want to understand Buddhism, and it can also inspire and gain insights for senior Buddhist scholars.
Reader comments
From the perspective of religious connotation, Arhat has gradually evolved from a self-made Han who "cut off worries and transcended reincarnation" in early Hinayana Buddhism to a guardian who "permanently lives in the world, protects and promotes the Dharma" in Mahayana Buddhism. Behind this evolution is the wisdom of Buddhism to conform to people's hearts. Each interesting legend in the book, whether it is the "Leaping Arhat" who imitates the jumping of a cat, or the "Vajra Arhat" who scares away naughty children, made me see that compassion and wisdom are not boring dogmas, but warmth and fun that can be integrated into life. The imprints of the times hidden in the statue's clothing and ritual instruments have made the Arhat statue a "living cultural fossil" that records social life, allowing me to appreciate the beauty of art while also understanding the weight of history.
If you read this book carefully, you can understand some Buddhist allusions and precepts. It will really increase your knowledge!
Namo's Master Sakyamuni Buddha
Namo's Master Sakyamuni Buddha
Namo's Master Sakyamuni Buddha
Only when you understand the source can you know its origin!
From the perspective of religious connotation, Arhat has gradually evolved from a self-made Han who "cut off worries and transcended reincarnation" in early Hinayana Buddhism to a guardian who "permanently lives in the world, protects and promotes the Dharma" in Mahayana Buddhism. Behind this evolution is the wisdom of Buddhism to conform to people's hearts. Each interesting legend in the book, whether it is the "Leaping Arhat" who imitates the jumping of a cat, or the "Vajra Arhat" who scares away naughty children, made me see that compassion and wisdom are not boring dogmas, but warmth and fun that can be integrated into life. The imprints of the times hidden in the statue's clothing and ritual instruments have made the Arhat statue a "living cultural fossil" that records social life, allowing me to appreciate the beauty of art while also understanding the weight of history.
If you read this book carefully, you can understand some Buddhist allusions and precepts. It will really increase your knowledge!
Namo's Master Sakyamuni Buddha Namo's Master Sakyamuni Buddha Namo's Master Sakyamuni Buddha
Only when you understand the source can you know its origin!