The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 6

Download or read book The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 6 written by Daisaku Ikeda and published by Middleway Press. This book was released on 2022-05-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha's highest teaching, explainsthat all people—regardless of gender, social status or education—canuncover the Buddha nature they inherently possess. Based on thisempowering and compassionate sutra, Nichiren Daishonin revealedthe supreme practice for the modern world.Now, in clear, down-to-earth terms, SGI President Ikeda and SokaGakkai Study Department leaders Katsuji Saito, Takanori Endo andHaruo Suda explore the profound meaning of the Lotus Sutra'stwenty -eight chapters. Basing themselves on Nichiren Daishonin's lectureson the Lotus Sutra, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings,they explain the concepts that form the foundation of SGImembers' Buddhist practice. Through their discussions, the ancienttext of the Lotus Sutra comes alive, brimming with profound significanceand practical advice for living in today's world.Volume six covers chapters 23-28 of the twenty-eight chapter Lotus Sutra.