Publisher's Synopsis
Saddharma Pundarika Or The Lotus of the True Law is a book written by F. Max Muller that explores the teachings of Buddhism. The book is a translation of the Lotus Sutra, one of the most important texts in Mahayana Buddhism. The Lotus Sutra is a collection of teachings given by the Buddha, and it is considered to be a profound and comprehensive guide to spiritual enlightenment. The book examines the central themes of the Lotus Sutra, including the nature of reality, the importance of compassion, and the role of the Buddha in guiding humanity towards enlightenment. The book also provides a historical and cultural context for the Lotus Sutra, explaining its origins and its significance in the development of Buddhism. Overall, Saddharma Pundarika Or The Lotus of the True Law is an essential resource for anyone interested in Buddhism and its teachings.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.
