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The Complete Works of Master Yin-Shun

Apr 27, 2021 | personal

The Complete Works of Master Yin-Shun

The Yin-Shun Cultural and Educational Foundation works together with the Digital Archive Group using TEI (Text Encoding Initiative) to re-encode the already digitized collection of Master Yin Shun`s literatures, with a new addition of “Dà Chèng Guáng Wǔ Yǜn Lùn Lecture Note”《大乘廣五蘊論講記》. The aim of this project is to actualise long term data archiving, reach out to wider audience and answer to the need of displaying this archive in different digital gadgets. Works of collation, cross-check of references, correction of mistakes and punctuation are undertake to improve quality of archive, on top of enhancing experience in learning and academic research. May this project facilitate the propagation of Master Yin Shun`s philosophies, install right view based on the Dharma, and bring tranquility to the mind of people.
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Feature:

A collection of 45 literatures by Master Yin Shun. Digital platform with fulltext search function, cite & paste and other functions.

About:

The Yin-Shun Cultural and Educational Foundation works together with the Digital Archive Group using TEI (Text Encoding Initiative) to re-encode the already digitized collection of Master Yin Shun`s literatures, with a new addition of “Dà Chèng Guáng Wǔ Yǜn Lùn Lecture Note”《大乘廣五蘊論講記》. The aim of this project is to actualise long term data archiving, reach out to wider audience and answer to the need of displaying this archive in different digital gadgets. Works of collation, cross-check of references, correction of mistakes and punctuation are undertake to improve quality of archive, on top of enhancing experience in learning and academic research. May this project facilitate the propagation of Master Yin Shun`s philosophies, install right view based on the Dharma, and bring tranquility to the mind of people.

The UMA Multimedia Archive of Tibetan Buddhism

Apr 27, 2021 | personal

The UMA Multimedia Archive of Tibetan Buddhism

This project focuses on archiving audio files donated to CHIBS by Professor Jeffrey Hopkins (Emeritus, University of Virginia). By digitizing analogical (magnetic) tapes provided by Professor Hopkins and other scholars of Tibetan Buddhism, these precious audio files are preserved. Partly funded by the National Science Council and directed by Prof. William A. Magee, this project was first launched by CHIBS for one and a half years, and handed over to Dharma Drum Buddhist College (DDBC, currently DILA) to continue the development of digital database for research and teaching purposes.

Feature:

Downloadable audio files of teachings from the 14th Dalai Lama and other eminent teachers, metadata of installed audio files and online teaching of the Tibetan language.

About:

This project focuses on archiving audio files donated to CHIBS by Professor Jeffrey Hopkins (Emeritus, University of Virginia). By digitizing analogical (magnetic) tapes provided by Professor Hopkins and other scholars of Tibetan Buddhism, these precious audio files are preserved. Partly funded by the National Science Council and directed by Prof. William A. Magee, this project was first launched by CHIBS for one and a half years, and handed over to Dharma Drum Buddhist College (DDBC, currently DILA) to continue the development of digital database for research and teaching purposes.

Content:

Authentic oral transmissions of teachers from various Tibetan Buddhism schools which virtually consists all research topics on Tibetan Buddhism, ranging from traditional Buddhist philosophical topics, Tibetan history to Tibetan medicine, etc.

Professor Mukherjee Anniversary CD

Apr 27, 2021 | personal

Professor Mukherjee Anniversary CD

Prof. Mukherjee came to Taipei in October 1992 and has taught in CHIBS for ten years. He temporarily gave in his teaching in India by the end of 1993, for his love in the Chinese culture and people. During his stay, Prof. Murkhejee devoted greatly to the Buddhist academy in Taiwan, and have instilled confidence and knowledge of Sanskrit and Pali languages in our students. He was highly praised and loved by students and colleagues. This archive is an act of gratitude and appreciation by CHIBS to Prof. Mukherjee, he will be dearly missed.

Feature:

A records of Professor Mukherjee`s activities, brief biography, academic works and precious photos in his visit to Taiwan.

About:

Prof. Mukherjee came to Taipei in October 1992 and has taught in CHIBS for ten years. He temporarily gave in his teaching in India by the end of 1993, for his love in the Chinese culture and people. During his stay, Prof. Murkhejee devoted greatly to the Buddhist academy in Taiwan, and have instilled confidence and knowledge of Sanskrit and Pali languages in our students. He was highly praised and loved by students and colleagues. This archive is an act of gratitude and appreciation by CHIBS to Prof. Mukherjee, he will be dearly missed.

Content:

The archive contains Prof. Mukherjee`s account of causes and conditions to visit Taiwan, as well as an introduction to his background and experience in the academic field. It also features a total of nine articles which were published during his stay, his out-of-print doctoral dissertation, and photos of his life in Taiwan, from 1993 to 2000.

Announcement:

Distributed in CD-ROM since September 2001. Please e-mail Digital Archives Groups for more information: da@dila.edu.tw

Professor Li Zhifu Anniversary CD

Apr 27, 2021 | personal

Professor Li Zhifu Anniversary CD

For more than twenty years, Professor Lee Chih-fu, the former Director of Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies, has not only been responsible for administrative affairs of the institute, but has also devoted himself to the academic studies of Buddhism, and fostered numerous outstanding Buddhist scholars. With this digital archive, which documented his academic accomplishments, contributions in the field and CHIBS, as well as recorded interviews with his students and friends, cultural relics and photo gallery of his life, CHIBS expresses utmost gratitude to Director Lee.

Feature:

Documentary and records of teaching career, academic works, contributions and digital gallery of Professor Lee Chih-fu with CHIBS.

About:

For more than twenty years, Professor Lee Chih-fu, the former Director of Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies, has not only been responsible for administrative affairs of the institute, but has also devoted himself to the academic studies of Buddhism, and fostered numerous outstanding Buddhist scholars. With this digital archive, which documented his academic accomplishments, contributions in the field and CHIBS, as well as recorded interviews with his students and friends, cultural relics and photo gallery of his life, CHIBS expresses utmost gratitude to Director Lee.

The CD contains two major components:

  • Director Lee`s twenty years of contributions to CHIBS.
  • Director Lee`s accomplishments in the textual studies of academic field.

Announcement:

Distributed in CD-ROM since 2006. Please email Digital Archives Groups for more information: da@dila.edu.tw

Shi Dongchu Archives

Apr 27, 2021 | personal

Shi Dongchu Archives

In 2006, Professor Tu Aming, the then Director of the Library & Information Center, planned a project to digitize the eight volumes “Collected Works of Master Dongchu”. After obtaining consent and authorization from Venerable Guo-Yi, editor-in-chief of Dharma Drum Publishing Corporation, the task of typing and collation was outsourced from the beginning of March 2007. In commemoration of Master Dongchu’s 100th birthday, the “Great Compassion Water and Land Dharma Service of Dharma Drum Mountain” was held at the “DDM World Center for Buddhist Education”, in December 2007.

Feature:

A comprehensive archive of Master Dongchu (1907-1977), including his writings, chronicles of his life, narrative sketch of his conduct and virtues, precious images, recordings and transcriptions of oral history, etc.
Announcement: Distributed in CD-ROM by Digital Archives Groups, on 8th December 2007.

公告：

專輯光碟於 2007/12/08 由「數位典藏組 da@dila.edu.tw」發行。

About:

In 2006, Professor Tu Aming, the then Director of the Library & Information Center, planned a project to digitize the eight volumes “Collected Works of Master Dongchu”. After obtaining consent and authorization from Venerable Guo-Yi, editor-in-chief of Dharma Drum Publishing Corporation, the task of typing and collation was outsourced from the beginning of March 2007.

In commemoration of Master Dongchu’s 100th birthday, the “Great Compassion Water and Land Dharma Service of Dharma Drum Mountain” was held at the “DDM World Center for Buddhist Education”, in December 2007. Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies and Dharma Drum Buddhist College (now DILA) joined effort to produce the first CD-ROM edition of “The Memorial Digital Archives of Master Dongshu of the Linji and Caodong Lineages” (臨濟、曹洞法脈東初老和尚紀念數位典藏專輯) and it was made available to all participants in the above mentioned event. In the hope that all may recall and appreciate the thick and thin Buddhists have been through in those privation times, to regain such strength and to continue walking in the footsteps of these eminent figures for the propagation of Buddhism.

During the “Library week” in 2006, the Library & Information Center especially presented a documentary exhibition, “Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary on the Passing of Master Dongchu & the 50th Anniversary of Promoting Taishō Tripiṭaka for Buddhism in Taiwan”. Venerable Guo-Jian, Deputy Director of the Library & Information Center, and the staff of the Library Office not only collected precious images and manuscripts for the event, they also conducted numerous interviews with aquaintances of Master Dongchu and presented a database of oral history. These efforts have contributed significantly in the making of this digital archive.

The Complete Works of Master Sheng Yen

Apr 23, 2021 | personal, reference

The Complete Works of Master Sheng Yen

With the 70th birthday of Master Sheng Yen fell on the year 1999, Dharma Drum Publishing Corp. thence recompiled and reconstructed The Complete Works of Master Sheng Yen into a new collection of 9 series and 70 volumes. The printed version has been well-received by individuals, institutions and libraries world-wide since its publication.
In 2000, in response to the rapid development of digital era, The Complete Works of Master Sheng Yen was thus presented in CD-ROM. Comprehensive search functions were designed to enhance effective reading and data-searching processes. With the issuing of digital collection, may more people benefit from it and may Buddhadharma propagate!

Feature:

A collection of 102 Chinese and English Literatures by Master Sheng Yen, with search function based on fulltext and classified subjects.

About:

With the 70th birthday of Master Sheng Yen fell on the year 1999, Dharma Drum Publishing Corp. thence recompiled and reconstructed The Complete Works of Master Sheng Yen into a new collection of 9 series and 70 volumes. The printed version has been well-received by individuals, institutions and libraries world-wide since its publication.
In 2000, in response to the rapid development of digital era, The Complete Works of Master Sheng Yen was thus presented in CD-ROM. Comprehensive search functions were designed to enhance effective reading and data-searching processes. With the issuing of digital collection, may more people benefit from it and may Buddhadharma propagate!

Content:

Series 1: Academic Works; Series 2: History of Buddhism; Series 3: Writings on Buddhist Characters; Series 4: Instruction on Chan Meditation; Series 5: Introduction to Buddhism; Series 6: Autobiographies and Travel Notes; Series 7: Modern Commentaries on Buddhist Texts; Series 8: Teachings for the Public on social and daily issues; Series 9: Works in Foreign Language. This CD-ROM offers fulltext and keyword search in HTML HELP. The online version has indexed 2000 subjects, on top of the fulltext search function. Kindly purchase the CD-ROM from Dharma Drum Publishing Corp.

Announcement:

In 2001, the Collection was issued in CD-ROM by Dharma Drum Publishing Corp.

The Complete Works of Master Hsian-du

Apr 23, 2021 | personal, reference

The Complete Works of Master Hsian-du

With her undertaking as the abbot of Huayen Lotus Society in 1994, Master Hsien-du has been actively involved in the field of education and philanthropy, notably in education which aim to cultivate monastics who specialize in the studies and propagation of Huayen school, as well as in promoting the Huayen teaching & research on to the international platform. In order to spread the teaching of Huayen school, a series of materials were especially compiled from the voluminous and vast content of Huayen in a systematic and apprehensible manner, so that all may perceive its greatness and taste the cool nectar of dharma. With the hope that doctrines of Huayen may have far-reaching impacts during this digital era, the Digital Archives Group of DDBC (now DILA) was commissioned by Taipei Huayen Lotus Society to establish an online platform to house the Huayen Collection and e-books for easy and immediate referencing purposes.

Feature:

13 Huayen related works of Master Hsian-du from Taipei Huayen Lotus Association, and downloadable EPUB 3 eBooks.

About:

With her undertaking as the abbot of Huayen Lotus Society in 1994, Master Hsien-du has been actively involved in the field of education and philanthropy, notably in education which aim to cultivate monastics who specialize in the studies and propagation of Huayen school, as well as in promoting the Huayen teaching & research on to the international platform. In order to spread the teaching of Huayen school, a series of materials were especially compiled from the voluminous and vast content of Huayen in a systematic and apprehensible manner, so that all may perceive its greatness and taste the cool nectar of dharma. With the hope that doctrines of Huayen may have far-reaching impacts during this digital era, the Digital Archives Group of DDBC (now DILA) was commissioned by Taipei Huayen Lotus Society to establish an online platform to house the Huayen Collection and e-books for easy and immediate referencing purposes.

Content:

  1. Text markup: Uses the international document standard TEI (Text Encoding
    Initiative) for content markup (XML Markup).
  2. Web interface:
    (1) Basic functions: parallel reader for tape of contents and text, option to
    choose whether to wrap text according to the original book, cite and copy
    function, font enlargement and reduction, search, and other functions.
    (2) Personalised interface function: “Annotate”, “Bold”, “Italic”, “Red characters”, “Preset”, “Bookmark” and other functions are added to the personalized edited work.
    (3) Mobile version interface function: suitable for the reading interface design on mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablets.
  3. EPUB3 e-Books: e-books conforming to EPUB3 specifications can be downloaded and read offline on mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablets, and are available on the shelves of major e-book distributors, such as: Google Books, Readmoo, HyReadebooks, the National Library of Public Information e-books service platform, iRead e-Books etc.

The Complete Works of Master Zhiyu

Apr 22, 2021 | personal, reference

The Complete Works of Master Zhiyu

The late Master Zhiyu (智諭老和尚) was the founder of Seeland Monastery (西蓮淨苑). Birth name Xu Shuming (徐曙明), from Boxing district, Shandong Province (山東省博興縣). He was born on the lunar calendar 12th November, 1924 (the 13th Republic year), and passed away at age 77, on lunar calendar 14th November, 2000. He joined brigade in the early days, when he retired in mid-age, he became a monk by following Master Daoan, on 19th September 1969, the Renunciation Day of Avalokiteśvara.

Feature:

A collaboration between Chinese Buddhist Electronic Text Association (CBETA) and Dharma Drum Buddhist College (currently Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts, DILA), which XML markup the entire collection of work with international Text Encoding Initiative (TEI)

About:

The late Master Zhiyu (智諭老和尚) was the founder of Seeland Monastery (西蓮淨苑). Birth name Xu Shuming (徐曙明), from Boxing district, Shandong Province (山東省博興縣). He was born on the lunar calendar 12th November, 1924 (the 13th Republic year), and passed away at age 77, on lunar calendar 14th November, 2000. He joined brigade in the early days, when he retired in mid-age, he became a monk by following Master Daoan, on 19th September 1969, the Renunciation Day of Avalokiteśvara.

With his lifetimes wisdom, Master Zhiyu understood the Buddha came into appearance in this world for a great cause — for the enlightenment of all beings. With immeasurable compassion, he taught the ineffable and profound content of sutras with skillfulness. He began writing them down from 1982 until 1989, only when he was unable to hold a pen towards the end. In the span of eight years, he produced one book in every two months, each was a work of enormous effort. He was able to grasp entire Buddhist Canon with the Twofold Truth and taught mostly on the topic of Prajñā. He had kindly dedicated such precious Dharma to all beings, in the hope that those destined ones would attain awakened insight and perfect enlightenment.

Content:

  • Fulltext Search
  • Copy & Cite
  • Outline and Text Reading Interface
  • Category based Text Selector
  • Reading Interface Setting
  • Dictionary Lookup
  • Integrated Search Function

The Research Project for the Digital Archive of Master Sheng Yen’s Artifacts and Historic Materials and the Promotion of His Philosophy

Mar 26, 2021 | personal

The Research Project for the Digital Archive of Master Sheng Yen’s Artifacts and Historic Materials and the Promotion of His Philosophy

This archive contains digital images of precious handwritten manuscripts and hyperlink to digital texts of his works, which now compiled as The Complete Collection of Dharma Drum. Relevent names of place, person, date and references were marked for the convenience of readers to carry out further studies his philosophies based on the text.

Feature：

This archive contains digital images of precious handwritten manuscripts and hyperlink to digital texts of his works, which now compiled as The Complete Collection of Dharma Drum. Relevent names of place, person, date and references were marked for the convenience of readers to carry out further studies his philosophies based on the text.

Master Sheng Yen, the founder of Dharma Drum Mountain, worked tiredlessly to clarify and propagate orthodox (正信) Buddhadharma by writing and giving teachings thoughout his life, thus left voluminous and admirable works behind. His action in upholding the lineage, breakthrough with novel ideas, promotion of spiritual concepts and practices, were all significantly embodied through his understanding on doctrines, meditation instruction and visions of education. He was a contemporary paragon of virtue and action. Therefore, his works and events in life were noteworthy to his followers or those studying Buddhist culture and development. Handwritten manuscripts, notes, correspondances, etc. are important historical data for the study of comtemporary Buddhism, as well as valuable references to track his path of spiritual practices. In order to better preserve these relics and historical data, and to slowdown the natural decaying process of these artifacts, these digitized works are of importance. Furthermore, may more people be benefited from exploring on this digital platform, and let the impact Master Sheng Yen has kindly left behind be felt!

 

Content：

Images, timeline and map interfaces are integrated into the reading panel of digital text, so that reader may get a better picture on the context while reading. Handwritten draft and its final presentation (digital text) are link for easy comparison to enable reader to follow Master Sheng Yen`s flow of ideas.