太虚大师

Master Taixu was an important figure in modern Chinese Buddhism. Publicly available information about his life and thought is limited, and the library holds only one work by him, titled Study and Practice. Judging from the title and its common classification, the book falls under Eastern philosophy, and its content likely centers on Buddhist study and practice, reflecting the author's thinking on the relationship between Buddhist doctrine and daily conduct. Master Taixu's writing style is known for being plain and accessible rather than abstract; he emphasized bringing profound Buddhist teachings into real life, and his writings have therefore circulated among both monastic and lay readers. Because the available material is insufficient, his specific experiences, lineage, and Dharma activities cannot be described in detail; only a brief note on the present work is possible. Readers approaching Study and Practice as an introduction may follow its line of thought to appreciate how Buddhism can be integrated with life, and thereby gain a glimpse of one aspect of the intellectual transformation of modern Buddhism.