Readings of the Lotus S?tra
- ISBN-10
- 0231142897
- ISBN-13
- 9780231142892
- Category
- Tripitạka
- Pages
- 300
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Authors
- Stephen F. Teiser, Jacqueline Ilyse Stone
Description
Specialists in Buddhist philosophy, art, and history of religion outline the major ideas and controversies surrounding the 'Lotus Sūtra'. They also treat its use in ritual performance, ascetic practice, visual representations, and social action.
Get the book
Similar books
-
Elaborations on Emptiness: Uses of the Heart Sūtra
By Donald S. Lopez"This scholarly book makes a valuable contribution to the understanding of the content and role of a key text. It also shows how the text has given rise to different interpretations over the centuries.
-
佛說幻士仁賢經講記
By 智諭智諭 九龍王神無央數,無央數者,無盡數也。另有世間國王大臣,長者居士,群臣僚屬。大家供養世尊方持國天王,南方增長天王,西方廣目天王,北方多聞天王 0 四王天是欲界第一重天,居須彌山腹,為帝釋之外臣。東忉利譯為三十三,其天居須彌山頂。東南西北方各八天, ...
-
畅谈世界哲学: 钱德拉与池田大作对谈录
By 池田大作, 洛克什•钱德拉畅谈世界哲学: 钱德拉与池田大作对谈录
-
Of Benefit to Oneself and Others: A Critique of the Six Perfections
By Hsing Yun, XingyunVenerable Master Hsing Yun writes, "These six perfections will benefit not only others but the one who practices them as well. They are for the liberation of others and also for oneself; they belong to others and oneself."
-
Prajna Paramita: An Abridged Explanation of the Heart Sutra
By Kyabje Khamtrul Rinpoche Jigme Pema NyinjadhPrajna Paramita: An Abridged Explanation of the Heart Sutra
-
Introduction to the Lotus Sutra
By Shinjō SuguroFor this reason, the authors have developed "An Introduction" to The Lotus Sutra, making it easy to understand this central scripture of Mahayana Buddhism.
-
The Shore of Freedom
By Prime Dharma Master Prime Dharma Master KyongsanLiterary Nonfiction.
-
Essence of Clear Light: An Overview of the Secret Commentary Thorough Dispelling of Darkness Throughout the Ten Directions Entitled Essence...
By 'Jam-Mgon 'Ju Mi-Pham-Rgya-Mtsho, Lama Chonam, Sangye KhandroEssence of Clear Light: An Overview of the Secret Commentary Thorough Dispelling of Darkness Throughout the Ten Directions Entitled Essence...