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# Lotus Sutra: A Contemporary Translation of a Buddhist Classic

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Buy Lotus Sutra: A Contemporary Translation of a Buddhist Classic Illustrated by Reeves, Gene (ISBN: 9780861715718) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: Excellent - Great for anyone interested in Buddhism.
Review: Use alongside a guide - Very helpful book. I used it alongside a Nichiren Shu guide. This explained a great deal, and was my focus for meditation. If you are interested in Nichiren Buddhism, you will treasure this book.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 347,761 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 184 in Sutras 1,575 in Buddhism (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (417) |
| Dimensions  | 15.24 x 3.81 x 22.86 cm |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 0861715713 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0861715718 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 304 pages |
| Publication date  | 1 Feb. 2009 |
| Publisher  | Wisdom Publications U.S |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by E***Y on 28 May 2025*

Great for anyone interested in Buddhism.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Use alongside a guide
*by T***S on 28 November 2024*

Very helpful book. I used it alongside a Nichiren Shu guide. This explained a great deal, and was my focus for meditation. If you are interested in Nichiren Buddhism, you will treasure this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Excellent Contemporary Translation
*by M***S on 1 September 2010*

The Lotus Sutra is one of the world's great religious scriptures and most influential texts. It has been a seminal work in the development of Buddhism throughout East Asia, and by extension in the development of Mahayana Buddhism throughout the world. Taking place in a vast and fantastical cosmic setting, the Lotus Sutra places emphasis on skillfully doing whatever is needed to serve and compassionately care for others, on breaking down sharp distinctions between the ideals of the fully enlightened buddha and the bodhisattva who vows to postpone personal salvation until all beings may share it together, and especially on each and every being's innate capacity to become a buddha. This new translation takes particular care to appeal to readers with little or no familiarity with technical Buddhism vocabulary, and this volume includes the full "threefold" text of this classic [The Sutra of Innumerable Meanings, The Sutra of the Lotus Flower of the Wonderful Dharma and The Sutra of Contemplation of the Dharma Practice of Universal Sage Bodhisattva]. "This translation is immediately the new standard, expressing the Lotus Sutra with accuracy, clarity, and fresh readability. The text's genius and subtle spiritual teachings are skillfully captured for a wide, modern audience." -Taigen Dan Leighton, Loyola University, Chicago. "A highly readable new translation of the great Lotus Sutra, Gene Reeves skillfully renders the complexity of the sacred text from a scholarly standpoint while delivering its flavour for practitioners. An invaluable resource for students in the classroom as well as in the meditation hall." -Mark Unno, University of Oregon. "Dr Reeves uses accessible and attractive language, highlighting the Lotus Sutra's central messages of joy and peace." -Chun-Fang Yu, Columbia University. Another fine edition is The Threefold Lotus Sutra .

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