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"The Complete Works of Master Hongyi" consists of four volumes, including Master Hongyi's sermons and Buddhist texts, as well as his letters. It also includes all the texts of Master Hongyi's talks about art before becoming a monk. What needs special explanation is the Master's letters. Most of the letters are personal letters written to friends. Some letters are accompanied by postcards. Therefore, after the main text of some letters, there is additional content such as the Master's "Attachment" or "Youbai". Due to incomplete preservation of individual letters, it was impossible to verify the names of the recipients. Therefore, in the spirit of truth-seeking, truth-seeking, and completeness, the existing content of such letters was compiled into the book, in the hope that readers can see the Master's most complete and authentic works.

"The Complete Works of Master Hongyi" consists of four volumes, including Master Hongyi's sermons and Buddhist texts, as well as his letters. It also includes all the texts of Master Hongyi's talks about art before becoming a monk. What needs special explanation is the Master's letters. Most of the letters are personal letters written to friends. Some letters are accompanied by postcards. Therefore, after the main text of some letters, there is additional content such as the Master's "Attachment" or "Youbai". Due to incomplete preservation of individual letters, it was impossible to verify the names of the recipients. Therefore, in the spirit of truth-seeking, truth-seeking, and completeness, the existing content of such letters was compiled into the book, in the hope that readers can see the Master's most complete and authentic works.

"The Complete Works of Master Hongyi" consists of four volumes, including Master Hongyi's sermons and Buddhist texts, as well as his letters. It also includes all the texts of Master Hongyi's talks about art before becoming a monk. What needs special explanation is the Master's letters. Most of the letters are personal letters written to friends. Some letters are accompanied by postcards. Therefore, after the main text of some letters, there is additional content such as the Master's "Attachment" or "Youbai". Due to incomplete preservation of individual letters, it was impossible to verify the names of the recipients. Therefore, in the spirit of truth-seeking, truth-seeking, and completeness, the existing content of such letters was compiled into the book, in the hope that readers can see the Master's most complete and authentic works.

"Compassion for All Living Beings" selects dozens of essays on Buddhism by famous modern Chinese Buddhists and literary masters such as Li Shutong, Liang Qichao, Ji Xianlin, Hu Shi, Liang Shuming, Feng Youlan, Feng Zikai, Xu Dishan, Zhu Ziqing and other famous modern Chinese Buddhists and literary masters. From the four aspects of Buddhism, Buddha's mind, mind cultivation, and enlightenment, it panoramically displays the master's Buddhist connections and Buddhist understanding, and explains the realm of Buddhist thought, which is compassion.

This book is by far the most comprehensive collection of poems and lyrics created by Mr. Li Shutong (Master Hongyi) throughout his life. These precious written works record his open-minded outlook on life and his authenticity and purity left to the world. As the famous writer Zhang Lin Yutang commented: Li Shutong is one of the most talented geniuses in our era, and he is also the most unique person, the most secluded and independent person.

This book collects Li Shutong's works from different periods, such as "Sigh on First Coming to the World", "Night Journey to the West Lake", "Fast Diary" and other articles, as well as lyrics, poems and words, such as "Farewell", "Falling Flowers", "Night Park in Tanggu", etc. In addition, it also compiles his life mottos. These mottos are "a thousand dollars a word, worthy of everyone to read slowly, appreciate slowly, and quietly comprehend in a lifetime." I hope that in the process of reading the master's articles, readers can understand the master's wisdom in dealing with people.

"Collected Works of Master Hongyi" is a collection of writings that collects the essence of Master Hongyi (Li Shutong)'s life. This book systematically displays the master's thoughts, artistic achievements and Buddhist practice experiences before and after he became a monk, including his letters, poems, aphorisms, sermons and Buddhist texts, etc. By reading this book, readers can not only gain an in-depth understanding of Master Hongyi's legendary life and Buddhist attainments, but also feel his indifference to fame and wealth, his noble feelings of transcending the world, and gain spiritual enlightenment and purification.

Master Hongyi's former name was Li Shutong before he became a monk. Before converting to Buddhism, he had achieved considerable attainments in literature, legal studies and other aspects. A turning point in his life caused Li Shutong, who was extremely enlightened, to become a monk and live in seclusion. Since then, Buddhism has gained a master with a very high level of cultivation. Master Hongyi's wisdom and transcendence are admired by the world, and his concentration and compassion are respected by the world.

This book is a collection of Li Shutong's works. It includes Li Shutong's articles on life experiences, reasons for becoming a monk, artistic achievements, Zen cultivation, personal letters, etc. It is divided into five series: "Before and after becoming a monk", "Art Talks", "Mingyue Zen Heart", "Jingguo Articles" and "Good Teachers and Friends". His writing style is sincere and simple, full of emotions, showing the true nature of Master Hongyi's life. The article is accompanied by Li Shutong's calligraphy, paintings, photos, etc., To appreciate his broad and unique spiritual world.

Master Hongyi Li Shutong devoted himself to practicing Buddhism and writing books in his later years. He has a profound grasp and understanding of Buddhism. In many works, he explains to people the causes of pain and troubles in daily life, and inspires people to eliminate karma, understand their mind and nature, and live happily. This book collects some of Li Shutong's simple and thought-provoking letters, speeches, and aphorisms, including the true wisdom of how to live in the world and some questions of Buddhists about Buddhism. This is the essence of Li Shutong's Zen, which can guide ordinary people to cultivate themselves, regulate their souls.

Li Shutong was born on the 20th of the lunar month in the sixth year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1880) in the family of a wealthy official and businessman in Tianjin. He passed away in Quanzhou on the fourth day of September in 1942. He went to Japan to study, and after returning home he worked as a teacher and editor. He was later ordained as a monk, with the Buddhist name of Yanyin, his nickname was Hongyi, and his later nickname was Wanqing Laoren. He was later revered as Master Hongyi. He is a pioneer of China's New Culture Movement, an outstanding artist, educator, thinker, and innovator. He has made extraordinary achievements in the fields of music, art, poetry, seal cutting, epigraphy, calligraphy, and education. He was proficient in the six languages ​​and was a pioneer in the art of painting, calligraphy, and seal cutting; he formed the first drama group in Chinese history and was a pioneer in Chinese drama; he introduced Western music to China and was the first musician to use five-line notation to compose music. He is not only an outstanding representative of the combination of traditional Chinese culture and Buddhist culture, but also the most outstanding eminent monk in the history of modern Chinese Buddhism. He is also a well-known figure with a high international reputation. He has left an inexhaustible wealth of essence to the world. His life is full of legend, and he is a typical figure in China who is extremely gorgeous but ends in mediocrity. Li Lijuan, the granddaughter of Li Shutong. Born in 1957, converted to Buddhism in 1986. Now he works for the Tianjin Buddhist Association and is a representative of the 16th Tianjin People's Congress.

"The Complete Works of Master Hongyi" consists of four volumes, including Master Hongyi's sermons and Buddhist texts, as well as his letters. It also includes all the texts of Master Hongyi's talks about art before becoming a monk. What needs special explanation is the Master's letters. Most of the letters are personal letters written to friends. Some letters are accompanied by postcards. Therefore, after the main text of some letters, there is additional content such as the Master's "Attachment" or "Youbai". Due to incomplete preservation of individual letters, it was impossible to verify the names of the recipients. Therefore, in the spirit of truth-seeking, truth-seeking, and completeness, the existing content of such letters was compiled into the book, in the hope that readers can see the Master's most complete and authentic works.

Master Hongyi's former name was Li Shutong before he became a monk. Before converting to Buddhism, he had achieved considerable attainments in literature, legal studies and other aspects. A turning point in his life caused Li Shutong, who was extremely enlightened, to become a monk and live in seclusion. Since then, Buddhism has gained a master with a very high level of cultivation. Master Hongyi's wisdom and transcendence are admired by the world, and his concentration and compassion are respected by the world.