Overview
Saddharma-Pundarika Or The Lotus Of The True Law is a book written by Hendrik Kern. The book is a translation of the Lotus Sutra, which is one of the most important and influential texts in Mahayana Buddhism. The Lotus Sutra is a collection of teachings and stories that emphasize the importance of compassion and the ultimate goal of Buddhahood. Kern's translation of the Lotus Sutra includes a detailed introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the text. The introduction also discusses the various interpretations of the Lotus Sutra and its significance in Buddhist philosophy. The main text of the book is divided into 28 chapters, each of which contains a different teaching or story. The teachings cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of reality, the importance of compassion, and the ultimate goal of Buddhahood. Throughout the book, Kern's translation is accompanied by detailed footnotes that provide additional context and explain difficult concepts. The book also includes a glossary of Buddhist terms and a bibliography for further reading. Overall, Saddharma-Pundarika Or The Lotus Of The True Law is an important and influential work that provides insight into the teachings and philosophy of Mahayana Buddhism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Hendrik Kern
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 08, 2006
- | Number of Pages: 496 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1428632050
- | ISBN-13: 9781428632059
