Lotus Sutra
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June 6th, 2026The Bodhi Treeby Atsushi Kanazawa
translated by Rolf GiebelBuddhism is usually described as a teaching for becoming a buddha that was taught by the Buddha. The Buddha in this... -
May 12th, 2026The White Lotusby Atsushi Kanazawa
translated by Rolf GiebelAmong the many Buddhist scriptures, the Lotus Sutra is king. The original Sanskrit title is Saddharmapuṇḍarīkasūtra... -
March 18th, 2026The Parable of the VehiclesGene ReevesThe Buddha, like any teacher, has to use appropriate means in order to lead others to the realization of their own ... -
January 15th, 2026The Dharma Flower AssemblyGene ReevesThe first part of chapter 1 of the Lotus Sutra, “Introduction,” is devoted to setting the scene for what is to foll... -
October 23rd, 2025The Enchanting World of the Lotus Sutra (2)Gene ReevesThe chief way in which the Lotus Sutra enchants is by telling stories—parables and similes, accounts of previous li... -
October 22nd, 2025The Enchanting World of the Lotus Sutra (1)Gene ReevesThis article represents the first installment in a new series of essays devoted to stories in the Lotus Sutra. Writ... -
October 21st, 2025Illuminating One Another in Dialogue: Interreligious Perspectives through the Prism of the Lotus SutraParide StortiniThis is a report on the International Lotus Sutra Seminar held June 13–16, 2019, at the headquarters of Rissho Kose... -
October 20th, 2025“Found in Translation”: Transpositions of the Lotus SutraYue Eric TojimbaraThis is a report on the International Lotus Sutra Seminar held June 13–16, 2018, at Rissho Kosei-kai’s headquarters... -
October 19th, 2025Understanding the One Vehicle for TodayAura Di FeboThis is a report on the International Lotus Sutra Seminar, held June 28–July 1, 2017, at Rissho Kosei-kai’s headqua...
