ePub Autobiography of a Geisha by Sayo Masuda in History

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The Lotus Sutra proclaims that a unitary intent underlies the diversity of Buddhist teachings and promises that all people without exception can achieve supreme awakening. Establishing the definitive guide to this profound text; specialists in Buddhist philosophy; art; and history of religion address the major ideas and controversies surrounding the Lotus Sutra and its manifestations in ritual performance; ascetic practice; visual representations; and social action across history. Essays survey the Indian context in which the sutra was produced; its compilation and translation history; and its influence across China and Japan; among many other issues. The volume also includes a Chinese and Japanese character glossary; notes on Western translations of the text; and a synoptic bibliography.