Bibliograph

Peaceful action, open heart, lessons from the Lotus Sutra, Thich Nhat Hanh

Type

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Peaceful action, open heart, lessons from the Lotus Sutra, Thich Nhat Hanh

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-281) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Peaceful action, open heart

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

701109883

Responsibility statement

Thich Nhat Hanh

Sub title

lessons from the Lotus Sutra

Summary

The Lotus Sutra is one of the most revered Mahayana texts, yet there are very few commentaries on it available in English. In this book, renowned Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh explores the Sutra's main theme -- that everyone has the capacity to become a Buddha and that the Buddha nature is inherent in everything -- while emphasizing that Buddha-nature is the basis for peaceful action. Hanh interprets the Sutra with his signature depth of vision, lucidity, and clarity, showing how both individuals and nations can use its wisdom to solve the many problems facing the world today

Table Of Contents

Introduction: The wide embrace of the Lotus Sutra -- The historical dimension. The two doors -- Skillful means -- One vehicle -- The destitute son -- Dharma rain -- The magic city -- Predictions -- Devadatta -- The capacity of buddhahood -- Dharma teacher -- The ultimate dimension. The jeweled stupa -- Rising up from the earth -- Infinite life -- Merit -- The light of mindfulness -- Trust and faith -- The action dimension. Never disparaging -- Medicine king -- Wonderful sound -- Universal gate -- Many forms -- Mindfulness of love -- Non-fear -- Earth holder and earth store -- Dharani -- King fine adornment -- Universally worthy -- Peaceful action, open heart. The six paramitas -- Giving -- Precepts -- Inclusiveness -- Diligence -- Meditation -- Wisdom

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