Statements (169)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Buddhism
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| gptkbp:addresses |
The nature of Buddhahood
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Nichiren_Buddhism gptkb:Shingon_Buddhism gptkb:Lotus_flower |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Siddhartha_Gautama
gptkb:Unknown |
| gptkbp:commentaries_written_by |
gptkb:T'ien-t'ai
gptkb:Daisaku_Ikeda gptkb:Nichiren Various scholars |
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:Lotus_of_the_Wonderful_Law
gptkb:The_Appearance_of_the_Bodhisattva gptkb:The_Bodhisattva_Never_Disparaging gptkb:The_Great_Parinirvana gptkb:The_Lotus_of_the_Wonderful_Law gptkb:The_Parable_of_the_Burning_House gptkb:The_Parable_of_the_Gem_in_the_Topknot gptkb:parables gptkb:The_Parable_of_the_Lost_Son gptkb:Parable_of_the_Burning_House gptkb:Parable_of_the_Lost_Son Buddha's teachings prophecies Teachings of the Buddha The Bodhisattva's Vow The Devotion of the Bodhisattva teachings of the Buddha The parable of the prodigal son The Eternal Buddha The parable of the medicinal herbs The parable of the phantom city The story of the burning house The Parable of the Magic City The Prophecy of the Future Buddha The Teaching of the One Vehicle The Vision of the Universal Sage The Dragon King's Daughter |
| gptkbp:contains_teachings_on |
The nature of reality
Universal salvation The nature of Buddha |
| gptkbp:discusses |
Bodhisattva path
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| gptkbp:emphasizes |
compassion
Universal salvation |
| gptkbp:first_translated |
by Kumarajiva
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
1st century CE
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| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
gptkb:Nichiren
Various Buddhist schools Nichiren scholars Tendai scholars |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
1st century BCE to 1st century CE
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Lotus Sutra
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Nichiren_Buddhism gptkb:Christian_art gptkb:Mahayana_Buddhism gptkb:East_Asian_Buddhism gptkb:Pure_Land_Buddhism |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Mahayana_Buddhism
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| gptkbp:inspired |
Art and literature
Lotus Sutra sects Various sects of Buddhism |
| gptkbp:is |
A text that has been influential in Buddhist philosophy
A foundational text for Mahayana Buddhism A key text for lay practitioners A source of inspiration for many Buddhists A text that emphasizes the importance of faith A text that has been preserved in various cultures A text that has been revered for centuries Considered a treasure of Buddhist literature A text that discusses the concept of skillful means Often chanted in rituals A text that has shaped Buddhist thought and practice A text that presents the idea of the eternal Buddha A text that has been subject to various interpretations |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:Buddhism
Buddhist studies |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
Lotus flower symbolism
Lotus Sutra chanting Lotus Sutra retreats Lotus Sutra study groups |
| gptkbp:is_believed_to |
Reveal the ultimate truth
contain the ultimate truth |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Lotus_Sutra_festivals
Buddhist festivals |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
gptkb:Buddhism
gptkb:Christian_art Buddhist ethics Buddhist rituals Buddhist philosophy discussions Buddhist scholarship |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
one of the most important texts in Mahayana Buddhism
A key text for understanding Mahayana thought A source of inspiration for many Buddhists. One of the most important texts in Buddhism a key text for understanding Mahayana thought |
| gptkbp:is_considered_by |
Many as the highest teaching of Buddhism
Some as the final teaching of Buddha some as the final teaching of the Buddha |
| gptkbp:is_divided_into |
28 chapters
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| gptkbp:is_essential_for |
gptkb:Mahayana_Buddhism
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| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:Buddhism
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| gptkbp:is_known_for |
Its poetic style
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| gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in |
Buddhist forums
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| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
Buddhist sermons
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| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
gptkb:Buddhism
ceremonies Buddhist ceremonies Japanese temples in Buddhist ceremonies Buddhist education Daily by some Buddhists daily by some practitioners |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Mahayana_canon
Buddhist cultural heritage Buddhist liturgical practices |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
Other Buddhist texts
Modern Buddhist literature many Buddhist texts |
| gptkbp:is_regarded_as |
a source of inspiration for many Buddhists
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| gptkbp:is_respected_by |
Various Buddhist traditions
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| gptkbp:is_studied_for |
Philosophical insights
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:scholars
gptkb:Buddhism Buddhist practitioners Buddhist scholars Buddhist universities Buddhist laypeople |
| gptkbp:is_taught_in |
The nature of reality
Buddhist schools |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
meditation practices
Rituals and prayers Meditation practices Interfaith dialogues |
| gptkbp:notable_speakers |
Various Buddhist teachers
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| gptkbp:promotes |
gptkb:Faith_in_the_Lotus_Sutra
gptkb:devotion meditation Bodhisattva ideal faith Universal salvation |
| gptkbp:significance |
Central text in Mahayana Buddhism
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| gptkbp:themes |
compassion
universal salvation Buddha nature |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
gptkb:Kumarajiva
gptkb:Bunyiu_Nanjio gptkb:French gptkb:Japanese gptkb:Korean gptkb:Spanish gptkb:Daisaku_Ikeda gptkb:German Chinese English Tibetan Many translators Shikshananda Heng Sure |
| gptkbp:venerated_in |
gptkb:Mahayana_Buddhists
gptkb:Shingon_sects Tendai sects Nichiren sects |
| gptkbp:written_in |
gptkb:Japanese
gptkb:Sanskrit Chinese |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Buddhism
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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