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give an explanation on the meanings and differences between

the various classes of divine beings that exist in Buddhism. I

have the chosen the same picture for the cover design with the

hope that its familarity with the average Buddhist will induce

them to read it so as to gain a basic knowledge of their religion.

Apart from giving a general outline of Buddhism and its entry

into China, I have also attempted to provide brief accounts on

the important doctrines that the Buddha has taught, prayers that

one may recite to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, how to become

a Buddhist, and a number of interesting articles that are related

to Chinese Buddhism.

is is indeed a book of love — love for the Greatly Compas-

sionate Kuan Shih Yin who came so suddenly into my life in

1979 and bringing so much meaning to it. It is also written for

the benefit and sustenance of our insignificant Kuan Yin Con-

templative Order which has been blessed with the visits of so

many wonderful Dharma teachers and friends. Finally, my very

grateful thanks to my brother Nelson Wong, who is my spiritual

benefactor, and my wife for her great patience with me during

my nightly struggles to bring forth this book.

K M



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