Readings of the Lotus Sutra

by Stephen F. Teiser

Book Overview

The Lotus Sutra proclaims that a unitary intent underlies the diversity of Buddhist teachings and promises that all people without exception can achieve supreme awakening. Establishing the definitive guide to this profound text, specialists in Buddhist philosophy, art, and history of religion address the major ideas and controversies surrounding the Lotus Sutra and its manifestations in ritual performance, ascetic practice, visual representations,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231142897
• ISBN13: 9780231142892
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher