Saddharma Pundarika Or The Lotus of the True Law

By Johan Hendrik Caspar Kern

Book Overview

The Saddharma Pundarika, also known as The Lotus of the True Law, is a sacred Buddhist scripture that has been translated and interpreted by F. Max Muller. This book is a comprehensive study of the text, which is considered to be one of the most important and influential sutras in Mahayana Buddhism.The Lotus Sutra is a collection of teachings attributed to the Buddha, which emphasizes the importance of compassion and the ultimate goal of enlightenment. It is believed to have been composed between the first century BCE and the second century CE, and it has been translated into many languages over the centuries.In this book, Muller provides a detailed analysis of the Lotus Sutra, exploring its historical context, its teachings, and its impact on Buddhist philosophy and practice. He examines the various themes and motifs that run throughout the text, such as the role of the Buddha as a teacher, the concept of emptiness, and the idea of the bodhisattva path.Muller also discusses the various translations and commentaries that have been written on the Lotus Sutra, providing insights into the different interpretations and approaches that have been taken over the years. He offers his own interpretation of the text, drawing on his extensive knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and his experience as a scholar of religion.Overall, Saddharma Pundarika Or The Lotus of the True Law is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy and the Lotus Sutra in particular. It provides a comprehensive overview of the text and its significance, and it offers insights into the many ways in which this important sutra has been interpreted and understood over the centuries.1884. This work is volume XXI of the Sacred Books of the East series. The Saddharma-Pundarika, one of the Mahayana sutras, is perhaps the single most important Mahayana Buddhist work. It was originally composed in India, with some sections written as early as the beginning of the Christian era. The Lotus is held in esteem by the Northern schools of Buddhism and by the Chinese and Japanese Buddhists, particularly Tendai and later developments. Described as the most eminent of all the sutras, the crown jewel in which all Buddha laws are succinctly taught, the Lotus is a keystone in the education of every serious Buddhist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162621656
• ISBN13: 9781162621654
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 494 Pages
• Weight: 2.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"