Humanistic Buddhism for Social Well-being
	Written by: Ananda W.P. Guruge Published by: Buddha's Light Publishing ISBN: 0-9717495-2-3 5.5x8.5, 136 Pages, paperback Price: $12.00

In the introduction to Humanistic Buddhism for Social Well-being, Dr. Ananda W.P. Guruge calls Venerable Master Hsing Yun "the foremost Chinese scholar-monk of our times."

Dr. Guruge should know. He is a renowned Buddhist scholar himself, having authored over 40 books and over 150 major research papers. He was formerly the Sri Lankan Ambassador to UNESCO, France, and the United States, and is still active in affairs of UNESCO, especially as they relate to Buddhist art. If this weren't enough, he is also the Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of the International Academy of Buddhism at Hsi Lai University. From this broad and deep perspective on Buddhism in the world today, Dr. Guruge is ideally suited to appreciate the scope of the Master's vision and work.

At the First International Conference on Humanistic Buddhism (sponsored by the International Academy of Buddhism in 1999), the Master offered a concise statement on the nature and goals of Humanistic Buddhism. Dr. Guruge's book is a well-focused, logical commentary on that talk. Through it, as Dr. Guruge writes, we can come to a better understanding of Humanistic Buddhism as regards "its place in promoting and establishing the universality of Buddhism [and] its relevance and effectiveness in the modern world."

Hear, then, the reflections of Dr. Guruge, one of the leading scholars of Southern Buddhism, as he ponders the importance of the work of one of the leading scholars of Mahayana Buddhism. Through this work, the reader can gain insights into the significance of the Master's work for all Buddhists.