Lotus Sutra, Lotus Sūtra: 1 definition
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Lotus Sutra means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: BuddhismThe Lotus Sūtrais is the english title for the "Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra".
The earliest known Sanskrit title for the sūtra is the Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, which translates to "the Lotus Flower Formula (or Rule) of Good Dharma." In English, the shortened form Lotus Sūtra is common.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Lotus, Sutra.
Ends with: Threefold Lotus Sutra.
Full-text (+11): Votary of “The Lotus Sutra”, Threefold Lotus Sutra, Saddharma-Pundarika Sutra, Dharmagupta, Jnanagupta, Daimoku, Essential Teaching, Theoretical teaching, Eagle Peak, Ji Zang, Chih Che, Jie Huan, Fa Hien, Dragon King’s daughter, Gui Ji, Saddharma Pundarika Sutra, One Buddha Vehicle, Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Ratnagarbha, Samudrarenu.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Lotus Sutra, Lotus sūtra; (plurals include: Lotus Sutras, Lotus sūtras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A House on Fire (by Stephen L. Klick)
Day by Day (Dharma lectures) (by Stephen L. Klick)
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)
A Place Of Practice (by Carlton Carr)
Chapter 5 - Climbing The Mountain
Chapter 3 - The Unfolding Of The Lotus
Buddha-nature (as Depicted in the Lankavatara-sutra) (by Nguyen Dac Sy)
1. The Daosheng’s Thought of Buddha-nature < [Chapter 6 - Further Development of the Thought of Buddha-nature in China]
3. The Buddha-Nature Thought in the Tiantai School < [Chapter 6 - Further Development of the Thought of Buddha-nature in China]
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