“Abhidharmakosa-sastra” – 3 books

为了庆祝慧严佛学会成立30周年,上人为《俱舍论》进行标句与做科判的工作。

为什么要整理《俱舍论》呢?本论虽然是说一切有部而接受经部思想的声闻乘或小乘论,但以四谛立论,归结无我,思想清晰,组织严密有系统。在这个佛法思想混乱的时代,处在这个不少佛弟子看来是学佛却是信神拜鬼的情势里,世亲论师的《俱舍论》,自古以来被称为《聪明论》就有正本清源的价值和作用。《俱舍论》在中国佛教史上有过辉煌的成就和表现,因而还成立了俱舍宗,在唐代及之前还曾经是佛教的显学呢!

《俱舍论》还有它的价值,这是不会因时代进程而削弱的,但是很少人从中吸取到它的法益,为什么?大概是因为文言文,又没有现代的标句等吧!对于现代人,尤其是东南亚的华人实在不容易读懂。上人参考了唐代《俱舍论》三大疏、近代演培法师的《俱舍论颂》讲记、日人快道的《阿毗达磨俱舍论法义》以及金陵刻经处版本的《阿毗达磨俱舍论》,依此做标句和科判。《俱舍论》科判简体字本,依据内容归纳,分为三大册:上册是分别界品和分别根品;中册是分别世间品、分别业品和分别随眠品;下册是分别贤圣品、分别智品、分别定品以及破我品。

– 共三册,每本收工本费 $15 –

4 books on Monkhood

为了庆祝本会成立30周年纪念,上人也出版“出家四书”。为什么要编这样的书呢?上人认为很多佛教徒和非佛教徒大多误解出家的意义,倒不如选出四类有关出家的经论,不存个人的意见来说明它,因而子题称为“出家的意义和因缘”。
“出家四书”的编辑次第是:前三书是印度的文献,后一书是中国的编辑;前二书是经,第三书是论,第四书是经论的编辑;前二书是声闻佛法的观点,第三书是大乘佛法的说法,第四书是综合大小乘的意见。

本书的编辑内容是:第一书“中阿含•何苦经”辨明在家人、出家人的苦乐与自在不自在是不同的;观善知识有如白月,出家是善知识,亲近善知识则光明灿烂希望无穷;第二书“佛说出家功德经”叙述:佛陀欲令阿难度化鞞罗羡那王子出家,乃令阿难为他解说出家的功德,谓出家乃胜于布施等一切功德,诸功德中以此为最上。这说明出家殊胜、功德大!第三书“十住毗婆沙论•入寺品一段”比较在家多过出家多德,然后有厌离世间发心出家的意愿;第四书“释氏要览•出家”是综合经论对于出家的看法。

– 借阅处:慧严图书馆 –

3 years Dharma Class CD

本会在2014年学生回校日时正式发行这套“三年佛学课程”光碟并附有“光碟内容对照”,初级、中级和高级佛学课程各有18个单元。

初级佛学班以教导五乘共法为主,附带介绍宗教观;中级佛学班以教导三乘共法为主,顺便介绍印度佛教史;高级佛学班以教导大乘不共法为主,最后介绍人间佛教做为所有教学的归结。

– 借阅处:慧严图书馆 –

Buddhist Album

<Sentient Being Meets The Bodhisattva>

This is the first Buddhist album produced by TMBS. The essence of the lyrics not only reflect the understanding of Dharma over the years by the Master Hou Zhong, but also teach us how to “cultivate ourselves gradually and steadily, in order to approach the path of liberation” according to the Buddha Dharma…. The songs are sung to the accompaniment of Chinese and English musical instruments, thus symbolizing the flexibility of Buddhism in keeping up with the times. The various lyrical pieces will definitely strike a chord in all of us.

We are indeed honoured to have Mr Ken Chang, a renowned musician, as our advisor and Brother Zenkon Lim as our conductor. Despite its being their first attempt at recording an album, the Mahaprajna Choir hopes to popularize Buddhist music education and to reach out to the people.

May Buddhist music education remain forever and may this album be a spiritual companion to all.

– TMBS Library –
Buddhist Album《Sentient Being Meets The Bodhisattva

  • 青莲遇月 Sentient Being Meets The Bodhisattva
  • 空中种树 Planting Trees In The Air
  • 授记 Designated Buddha-To-Be
  • 大悲水 Holy Water of Compassion
  • 赞僧 Praise To The Sangha
  • 传灯续明 Passing On The Light of Truth
  • 离情 Farewell Dharmafarers
  • 会歌 Society Song

Buddhist Album

<Blessing>

 “Blessings” is the second buddhist music album released by our society. It consist of a compilation of 10 songs with the lyrics written by Master Hou Zhong and the music composed by Zhang XX, Lim XX with various volunteers. It is the fruit of everyone good will and meritorious deeds.

 Jealousy is the origin of ones sufferings while ill slandering is the manifestation of ones narrow mindedness. A beautiful world is just before our eyes, view it with the Buddha’s compassion and blessings. Life itself is neither complete nor incomplete, it is merely a test of our relentless efforts to subdue our anguish with faith, and to replace our devastation with love. “Blessings” was released in celebration to the 30 years anniversary of TMBS. Wishing all to be well and happy.

– Selling price : $22 –
Buddhist Album《Blessing

  • 赞美佛陀 Praise The Buddha
  • 如是我闻 Thus have I Heard
  • 如来家 Home Of The Tathagatha
  • 佛子的心愿 Wish Of A Buddha’s Disple
  • 云 Clouds
  • 惜缘 Cherish The Bond Between Us
  • 姻缘 Matrimony
  • 信心 Faith
  • 彼岸 The Other Shore
  • 祝福 Blessings