The earliest known Sanskrit title for the sūtra is the Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, which can be translated as "the Scripture of the Lotus Blossom of the Fine Dharma" or "The Discourse on the White Lotus of the True Doctrine." In … See more

The sutra is presented in the form of a drama consisting of several mythological scenes. According to British writer Sangharakshita, the Lotus uses the entire cosmos for its stage, employs a multitude of mythological beings as actors and "speaks almost … See more

According to Gene Reeves, "the Lotus Sūtra frequently advocates concrete practices, which are often related to the sutra itself. They are often given as sets of four to six practices, but include receiving and embracing the sutra, hearing it, reading and reciting … See more

• Amitabha Sutra
• Flower Sermon
• Heart Sutra
• Hokke Gisho, an annotated Japanese version of the sutra.
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One Vehicle, Many Skillful Means
The Lotus Sūtra is known for its extensive instruction on skillful means (Sanskrit: upāyakauśalya or upāya, Ch.: fangbian, Jp.: hōben), which refers to how Buddhas teach in many ways adapted to the needs of their disciples. … See more

According to Lopez, the Lotus "is clearly a work of high literary quality. Its authors are unknown, but they were likely highly educated Buddhist … See more

The Lotus Sūtra has had a great impact on East Asian literature, art, and folklore for over 1400 years. James Shields of Bucknell University … See more