The Lotus Sutra (Reeves version)
by Gene Reeves
The Lotus Sutra is regarded as one of the world’s great religious scriptures and most influential texts. It’s 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 distinctions between the fully enlightened buddha and the bodhisattva who vows to postpone salvation until all beings may share it, and especially on each and every being’s innate capacity to become a buddha. Gene Reeves’s new translation appeals to readers with little or no familiarity with technical Buddhist vocabulary, as well as long-time practitioners and students. In addition, this remarkable volume includes the full “threefold” text of this classic.
Year of Publication: 2009
Type: Paperback
Dimentions: 304 pp. 15.2 x 3.8 x 22.9 cm
Gene Reeves, PhD (1933-2019), has done the research and lectured on the Lotus Sutra worldwide for more than a quarter century. He was the head of Meadville Lombard Theological School, University of Chicago and retired from teaching at University of Tsukuba, where he taught Buddhism and American studies. He also served as an international advisor to Rissho Kosei-kai.
Also check out the new translation of the Threefold Lotus Sutra published by Rissho Kosei-kai in 2019.
Buy
Available on Amazon
We ship to the UK only. If you want to purchase from outside UK, please contact us via email.