The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, vol. 4: A Discussion

by Daisaku Ikeda

Overview

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 four covers chapter 16 of the twenty-eight chapter Lotus Sutra.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781946635808
Publisher:	Middleway Press
Publication date:	05/01/2022
Series:	Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Daisaku Ikeda was born in Tokyo on January 2, 1928. He joined the Soka Gakkai in 1947 and became its third president in May 1960. A prolific author and peace activist, he has received scores of honorary doctorates and other awards and has founded educational and cultural institutions around the world.