Lamp Transmission Record of Humanistic Buddhism by Venerable Master Hsing Yun

The Chinese edition of the Lamp Transmission Record of Humanistic Buddhism by Venerable Master Hsing Yun was published in 2025 as a three-volume set by the Fo Guang Shan Board of Directors under the general supervision of Most Venerable Hsin Bau, with overall guidance from Venerable Tzu Hui and chief editorship by Professor Cheng Gongrang. Collectively compiled by members of the Fo Guang Shan community, the work systematically presents Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s thought and practice of Humanistic Buddhism, covering its doctrinal foundations, modern development, institutional formation, global propagation, and contemporary spiritual practice.

The set is organized into ten chapters, covering the theoretical framework of Humanistic Buddhism, its practical development, the growth of the monastic community, the role of lay followers, the integration of Buddhist culture and faith, the modernization and internationalization of Buddhism, cross-strait exchanges, the future direction of Buddhism in Taiwan, and contemporary methods of spiritual practice. Systematically presenting Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s thought and practice of Humanistic Buddhism, the work serves as an ideal gateway to understanding the Complete Works of Venerable Master Hsing Yun, helping readers gain deeper insight into the essence of Humanistic Buddhist philosophy.

For the English edition, the material has been reorganized and expanded into a projected six-volume series in order to better accommodate the structure, annotations, and readability of the translated text for an international readership. At present, the first two English volumes (Vol. 1 & 2) have been completed and published in June 2026, while translation and editorial work on the remaining volumes is ongoing, and will be published in full by September 2027.

As additional texts are translated and published, the catalogues and reference materials will continue to be updated accordingly. In the interim, if a cited work cannot be found in the English catalogue or among available translations, it may be assumed that the text presently exists only in its original Chinese form.