Description
Book SynopsisThe Lotus Sūtra is one of the most important sūtras in Mahāyāna Buddhism. Translated by Kumārajīva in the 5th century, its teachings have inspired many Buddhist scholars such as Chih-i and Saichō from the Tiantai (Tendai) tradition, Dōgen from the Zen tradition and Nichiren the 13th century Kamakura founder and reformer. There is a relative lack of scholarly works that are devoted to an examination of how its philosophical ideas were received and developed throughout history. This book remedies that lack by tracing the origin and development of Lotus Sūtra thought, and interprets the text from the perspective of the doctrine of Buddha-nature in Mahāyāna Buddhism.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The Philosophy of the Lotus Sūtra
Chapter 3: The Lotus Sūtra in China
Chapter 4: The Lotus Sūtra in Japan
Chapter 5: The Lotus Sūtra Today
Chapter 6: Conclusion
