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The Lotus Sutra: Revised Edition (Bdk English Tripitaka)
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The Lotus Sutra, As It Is Generally Known In The West, Is One Of The Most Important Of All The Mahayana Sutras, And Especially In Japan, Where It Is Popularly Known As The Hokekyou, It Has Been Held In High Regard Ever Since Prince Shoutoku Included A Commentary On It In His Set Of Commentaries On Three Mahayana Sutras (Sangyougisho).It Is A Work Of Great Literary Merit, Including As It Does Many Sections Of Verse And Various Parables, But At The Same Time It Has Earned A Lasting Place In The History Of Buddhism Owing To The Superior Quality Of Its Philosophical Content. The Concept Of One Vehicle Especially, Which Permeates The Whole Work, Has Had Immeasurable Influence Upon Japanese Buddhism.It Is Divided Into 28 Chapters, Of Which Chapter 16, The Life Span Of The Tathagatayuspramanaparivarta Xv), Is Especially Important For Its Eulogy Of Sakyamuni As The Embodiment Of The Eternal Life And As Having Attained Enlightenment In The Inconceivably Remote Past. Among The Numerous Parables Those Of The Three Carts And The Burning House, The Wealthy Man And His Poor Son, The Three Kinds Of Medicinal Herbs And Two Kinds Of Trees, And The Phantom City And The Treasure Land Are Especially Famous. In Addition Chapter 25, The Universal Gate Of The Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Skt.: Samantamukhaparivarta Xxiv), Which Describes The Blessings Of The Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, Was Circulated In China And Japan As An Independent Sutra And Is Still Recited Today. It Is Also A Wellknown Fact That The Chant, Or Daimoku, Of The Nichiren School Of Japan And Related Sects Consists Of The Invocation Namu Added To The Japanese Title Of This Sutra, Resulting In Namumyouhourengekyou.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Lotus Sutra' about? A: The Lotus Sutra is a key Mahayana Buddhist text that emphasizes the concept of 'One Vehicle' and contains philosophical teachings, parables, and verses that have significantly influenced Japanese Buddhism.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition of 'The Lotus Sutra'? A: This revised edition of 'The Lotus Sutra' is authored by Tsugunari Kubo.
- Q: How many chapters are in 'The Lotus Sutra'? A: The Lotus Sutra is divided into 28 chapters, each exploring different aspects of Buddhist philosophy and teachings.
- Q: What is the significance of Chapter 16 in 'The Lotus Sutra'? A: Chapter 16, titled 'The Life Span of the Tathagatayuspramana-parivarta XV', is important for its eulogy of Sakyamuni as the embodiment of eternal life and enlightenment.
- Q: What are some famous parables in 'The Lotus Sutra'? A: Notable parables include those of the three carts and the burning house, the wealthy man and his poor son, and the phantom city and the treasure land.
- Q: When was this edition of 'The Lotus Sutra' published? A: This revised edition of 'The Lotus Sutra' was published on April 30, 2007.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The Lotus Sutra is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Lotus Sutra' have? A: This edition of 'The Lotus Sutra' contains 362 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Lotus Sutra' suitable for beginners in Buddhism? A: Yes, 'The Lotus Sutra' can be suitable for beginners, as it presents foundational Buddhist concepts and teachings in an accessible format.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This edition of 'The Lotus Sutra' is brand new.