The Lotus sutra : a contemporary translation of a Buddhist classic
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Boston : Wisdom Publications, [2008].
ISBN
0861715713, 9780861715718
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The Theosophical Society in America - H.S. Olcott Memorial Library - Eastern Traditions | B294.21 LOT REE LS | Checked out |
The Theosophical Society in America - Krotona Library (Ojai CA) | 294.3823 REE LS | On Shelf |
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Published
Boston : Wisdom Publications, [2008].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xi, 489 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
ISBN
0861715713, 9780861715718
Notes
General Note
Translated from: Miao fa lian hua jing, translated from Sanskrit into Chinese by Kumārajīva.
General Note
Translated from the Chinese.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [475]-477) and index.
Description
The Lotus Sutra is one of the world's great religious scriptures and most influential texts. It has been a seminal work in the development of Buddhism throughout East Asia, and by extension in the development of Mahayana Buddhism throughout the world. Taking place in a vast and fantastical cosmic setting, the Lotus Sutra places emphasis on skillfully doing whatever is needed to serve and compassionately care for others, on breaking down sharp distinctions between the ideals of the fully enlightened buddha and the bodhisattva who vows to postpone personal salvation until all beings may share it together, and especially on each and every being's innate capacity to become a buddha. This new translation takes particular care to appeal to readers with little or no familiarity with technical Buddhist vocabulary, and this volume includes the full "threefold" text of this classic.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Reeves, G. (2008). The Lotus sutra: a contemporary translation of a Buddhist classic . Wisdom Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Reeves, Gene. 2008. The Lotus Sutra: A Contemporary Translation of a Buddhist Classic. Wisdom Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Reeves, Gene. The Lotus Sutra: A Contemporary Translation of a Buddhist Classic Wisdom Publications, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Reeves, Gene. The Lotus Sutra: A Contemporary Translation of a Buddhist Classic Wisdom Publications, 2008.
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