Reeves, Gene
Lotus Sutra: A Contemporary Translation of a Buddhist Classic
- ISBN 13:
- 9780861715718
- author:
- Reeves, Gene
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wisdom Publications,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 504
- Dimensions:
- 15.24 x 3.81 x 22.86 centimetres
- Genre:
- Buddhism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Lotus Sutra is a seminal work in the development of Buddhism, regarded as one of the world's great religious scriptures. This influential text has shaped the course of Mahayana Buddhism throughout East Asia and beyond. Gene Reeves's new translation brings the classic to life, making it accessible to readers with little or no familiarity with technical Buddhist vocabulary, as well as long-time practitioners and students.
Reeves's translation includes the full "threefold" text of the Lotus Sutra, providing a comprehensive understanding of this important Buddhist scripture. This remarkable volume offers a unique insight into the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, highlighting the importance of compassion, selflessness, and the potential for every being to become a buddha.
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