Publisher's Synopsis
The Saddharma-Pundarika, also known as the Lotus Sutra, is a sacred text in Buddhism that is revered for its teachings on compassion, wisdom, and the nature of reality. This particular edition, translated by F. Max Muller, is part of the Sacred Books of the East series and is the 21st volume in the collection. The book includes a detailed introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the text, as well as a translation of the sutra itself. The text is divided into twenty-eight chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Buddhist philosophy and practice. Some of the key themes addressed in the text include the bodhisattva path, the nature of reality, and the importance of cultivating compassion and wisdom. This edition of the Saddharma-Pundarika is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Buddhist philosophy and spirituality, as well as for scholars and students of religion, philosophy, and Asian studies.1884. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. This volume contains The Saddharma-Pundarika or the Lotus of the True Law and is one of the nine Dharmas known by the titles of Ashtasahasrika Pragnaparamita; Ganda-vyuha; Dasabhumisvara; Samadhi-raga; Lankavatara; Saddharma-pundarika; Tathagata-guhyaka; Lalita-vistara; and Suvarna-prabhasa. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
