The Lotus Sutra

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:author gptkb:Unknown
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Parable_of_the_Burning_House
gptkb:Parable_of_the_Lost_Son
The Bodhisattva's Vow
gptkbp:discusses The nature of Buddhahood
gptkbp:emphasizes The role of Bodhisattvas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Lotus Sutra
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Mahayana_Buddhism
gptkbp:is_associated_with The concept of skillful means
Lotus flower symbolism
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Lotus_Sutra_festivals
gptkbp:is_cited_in Buddhist art and literature
Buddhist ethical discussions
In Buddhist teachings
gptkbp:is_considered One of the most important texts in Mahayana Buddhism
A text of great merit
A text of great wisdom
A source of inspiration for many Buddhists
A key text for understanding Mahayana philosophy
A guide for spiritual practice
gptkbp:is_discussed_in Buddhist philosophy courses
gptkbp:is_divided_into 28 chapters
gptkbp:is_essential_for gptkb:Nichiren_Buddhism
gptkbp:is_influential_in gptkb:East_Asian_Buddhism
Buddhist social movements
gptkbp:is_known_for Its teachings on compassion
Its allegorical stories
Its profound teachings
gptkbp:is_often_used_in In various Buddhist practices
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Mahayana_canon
The spiritual heritage of Buddhism
The historical development of Buddhism
The larger tradition of Buddhist texts
The study of Buddhist texts.
gptkbp:is_recognized_as A foundational text for many sects
gptkbp:is_referenced_in Buddhist meditation practices
Buddhist art and iconography
Other Buddhist texts
gptkbp:is_respected_by Buddhist practitioners worldwide
Its literary qualities
gptkbp:is_studied_in Buddhist universities
By Buddhist scholars
In comparative religion courses
gptkbp:is_used_in Buddhist education
Ceremonies and rituals
Buddhist community gatherings
gptkbp:language gptkb:Sanskrit
gptkbp:notable_speakers gptkb:T'ien-t'ai
gptkb:Nichiren
gptkbp:promotes Universal salvation
gptkbp:translated_into gptkb:Kumarajiva
gptkb:Bunyiu_Nanjio
gptkb:Japanese
Chinese
gptkbp:venerated_in By millions of Buddhists
gptkbp:written_in 1st century CE
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4