The Lotus Sutra
The Lotus Sutra by Columbia University Press is a revised edition published on April 15, 1993, featuring 390 pages in English. This significant scripture has been a cornerstone of Mahayana Buddhism since its introduction in China during the third century. It is revered across various cultures, particularly in China, Korea, and Japan, and has influenced numerous literary works, generating extensive commentary throughout history.
Readers will find that The Lotus Sutra is a collection of religious texts, including sermons, stories, and devotional manuals, each addressing different audiences and circumstances. This anthology format contributes to its enduring appeal and cultural impact, making it a vital part of Buddhist sacred literature. The text’s diverse themes and teachings reflect the rich tapestry of Buddhist thought and practice, inviting exploration and contemplation.
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Since its appearance in China in the third century, The Lotus Sutra has been regarded as one of the most illustrious scriptures in the Mahayana Buddhist canon. The object of intense veneration among generations of Buddhists in China, Korea, Japan, and other parts of the world, it has had a profound impact on the great works of Japanese and Chinese literature, attracting more commentary than any other Buddhist scripture.
As Watson notes in the introduction to his remarkable translation, ” The Lotus Sutra is not so much an integral work as a collection of religious texts, an anthology of sermons, stories, and devotional manuals, some speaking with particular force to persons of one type or in one set of circumstances, some to those of another type or in other circumstances. This is no doubt why it has had such broad and lasting appeal over the ages and has permeated so deeply into the cultures that have been exposed to it.”
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