The Wonderful Dharma Lotus Flower Sutra Ch 15 Welling Forth From The Earth Ch 16 The Thus Come One S Life Span
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The Wonderful Dharma Lotus Flower Sutra: Ch. 15: Welling forth from the earth, Ch. 16: The thus come one's life span by Hsüan Hua Pdf
In Chapter Fifteen, countless Bodhisattvas come forth from the earth, present themselves before the Buddha, and express concern as to his well-being. Maitreya asks where they came from, and the Buddha explains that he taught and transformed them after he attained annutarasamyaksambodhi. In Chapter Sixteen, the Buddha resolves the doubts of the great assembly by explaining that he actually became a Buddha countless eons ago and only manifests quiescence in order to awaken beings.
Author : George Joji Tanabe,Willa Jane Tanabe Publisher : University of Hawaii Press Page : 270 pages File Size : 43,8 Mb Release : 1989-01-01 Category : Social Science ISBN : 0824811984
The Wonderful Dharma Lotus Flower Sutra: Ch. 17: Discrimination of merit and virtue, Ch. 18: Rejoicing in accord with merit and virtue, Ch. 19: The merit and virtue of a Dharma master by Hsüan Hua Pdf
In Chapter Seventeen, the Buddha describes for Maitreya Bodhisattva the extent of the merit and virtue of one who, having heard of the Buddha's life span, brings forth faith and understanding. Chapter Eighteen describes how one who upholds this sutra will gain merit and virtue pertaining to the mouth. Chapter Nineteen describes how one who upholds this sutra will gain merit and virtue pertaining to the ears.
THE DHARMA FLOWER SUTRA (Lotus Sutra) SEEN THROUGH THE ORAL TRANSMISSION OF NICHIREN [I] by Martin Bradley Pdf
The Dharma Flower Sutra (Lotus Sutra) Seen through the Oral Transmission of Nichiren Daishōnin, translated and interpreted by Martin Bradley: "What is being attempted here is a close study of what it was that made Nichiren realise that the salvation of humankind is to be found within the text of the Dharma Flower or Lotus Sutra. Only at extremely sparse intervals in the course of history have there been a few individuals who have really comprehended what existence is all about. "The message is to devote our lives to and found them on the dimension where existence occurs whose interdependence of cause, concomitancy and effect pervades the entirety of existence and is Nam Myōhō Renge Kyō in Japanese. It is the recitation of the title and subject matter of the Dharma Flower Sutra that makes us realise that the meaning of existence is here and now in each and every moment of our lives and that the white lotus flower-like mechanism is the totality of all the possible reaches of our minds." Martin Bradley
The Wonderful Dharma Lotus Flower Sutra: Ch. 20: Never-slighting Bodhisattva, Ch. 21: The spiritual powers of the thus come one, Ch. 22: The entrustment, Ch. 23: The former deeds of Medicine King Bodhisattva, Ch. 24: Bodhisattva wondrous sound by Hsüan Hua Pdf
In Chapter Twenty, Shakyamuni Buddha tells about one of his former lives. In Chapter Twenty-one, the Bodhisattvas promise to propagate this Sutra. In Chapter Twenty-two, the Buddha entrusts the Dharma to them. Chapter Twenty-three describes how Medicine King Bodhisattva used his body as an offering to this Sutra in past lives. In Chapter Twenty-four, the Bodhisattva Wondrous Sound arrives from a distant land to make offerings.
The Lotus Sutra (Saddharma-Pundarika) (Annotated Edition) by Johan Hendrik Caspar Kern Pdf
This is the extended and annotated edition including * an extensive annotation of more than 10.000 words about the history and basics of Buddhism, written by Thomas William Rhys Davids The Lotus Sūtra is one of the most popular and influential Mahāyāna sūtras, and the basis on which the Tiantai and Nichiren schools of Buddhism were established. This sutra is known for its extensive instruction on the concept and usage of skillful means – the seventh paramita or perfection of a Bodhisattva – mostly in the form of parables. It is also one of the first sutras to use the term Mahāyāna, or "Great Vehicle", Buddhism. Another concept introduced by the Lotus Sutra is the idea that the Buddha is an eternal entity, who achieved nirvana eons ago, but willingly chose to remain in the cycle of rebirth (samsara) to help teach beings the Dharma time and again. (courtesy of wikipedia.com) Contents: Buddhism The Lotus Sutra (Saddharma-Pundarîka) Chapter I. Introductory. Chapter Ii. Skilfulness Chapter Iii. A Parable. Chapter Iv. Disposition. Chapter V. On Plants. Chapter Vi. Announcement Of Future Destiny. Chapter Vii. Ancient Devotion. Chapter Viii. Announcement Of The Future Destiny Of The Five Hundred Monks. Chapter Ix. Announcement Of The Future Destiny Of Ânanda, Rahula, And The Two Thousand Monks. Chapter X. The Preacher. Chapter Xi. Apparition Of A Stûpa. Chapter Xii. Exertion. Chapter Xiii. Peaceful Life. Chapter Xiv. Issuing Of Bodhisattvas From The Gaps Of The Earth. Chapter Xv. Duration Of Life Of The Tathâgata. Chapter Xvi. Of Piety. Chapter Xvii. Indication Of The Meritoriousness Of Joyful Acceptance. Chapter Xviii. The Advantages Of A Religious Preacher. Chapter Xix. Sadâparibhûta. Chapter Xx. Conception Of The Transcendent Power Of The Tathâgatas. Chapter Xxi. Spells. Chapter Xxii. Ancient Devotion Of Bhaishagyarâga. Chapter Xxiii. Gadgadasvara. Chapter Xxiv. Chapter Called That Of The All-Sided One, Containing A Description Of The Transformations Of Avalokitesvara. Chapter Xxv. Ancient Devotion. Chapter Xxvi. Encouragement Of Samantabhadra. Chapter Xxvii. The Period (Of The Law, Dharmaparyâya).
The Lotus Sutra and Its Opening and Closing Sutras by Minerva Lee Pdf
Hailed as the King of all Sutras, the Lotus Sutra and its Opening and Closing Sutras are the most outstanding teachings expounded by Shakyamuni Buddha. This teaching encapsulates the heart and soul of the Buddha, for it reveals the Law of Lotus that enables all people to attain Buddhahood. In essence, the Lotus Sutra is a supreme teaching of Life. Original, distinctive and innovative, this is an extraordinary translation born out of true love and gratitude in the Buddha's teaching. Here are the value-added features in terms of structure and style that make reading the Lotus Sutra a wonderfully enlightening experience: 1. Notation System The notation system is a structure that empowers the readers in the assimilation of the essence of the Lotus Sutra. It is an excellent tool that facilitates meaningful flow of ideas in the Buddha's teaching. In addition to the notation system, an overview summary on the categorization of key teachings has been included in each chapter as well. 2. Literary Devices Poetry is an artistic expression of thoughts and emotions. Literary devices such as alliteration, assonance and rhyme system are weaved into the fabric of the translation, thus bringing forth the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha's spirit elegantly. With a touch of poetic beauty in the Buddha's words, the Lotus Sutra becomes a melodious voice resonating delightfully with the hearts of all readers.
