The topics that are covered in these teachings range from the ethical concerns in the biological sciences, such as euthanasia, to personal challenges associated with suicide and depression. Family management in contemporary life is addressed, especially in regard to dealing with problems of aging and hospice care. We have entered into a new era of cloning, virtual reality, internet commerce, and global life. In A Look at Modern Social Issues, Venerable Master Hsing Yun calmly addresses these potentially troubling issues.