Lotus Sūtra — Saddharmapuṇḍarīka Sūtra (Lotus of the True Dharma)

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Is there a "Buddhist Bible"? Key Buddhist Texts2024-07-15
Is there a "Buddhist Bible"? We'll consider some key Buddhist texts, by analogy with the Old and New Testaments. What are they, and how do they relate to one another? NB: This is not intended to be an exhaustive list — I only barely…
The "Paternalism" of Skillful Means in Buddhism2024-06-17
The idea of "skillful means" plays a central role in much Buddhist dharma. We'll consider one of its most famous early examples and why one scholar considered it a "paternalistic" concept. We'll also look at its role in reinterpreting the…
Discovering the Four Phases of "Skillful Means" in Buddhism: Dilemmas and Controversies2024-06-10
"Skillful means" is a key concept in Mahayana Buddhist dharma. Scholar Damien Keown has identified four phases in its development, taking us from early Buddhism towards more controversial claims about practice, including deception and…
Unveiling "Skillful Means" in Buddhism: Early Developments2024-06-03
What is "skillful means" in Buddhism, particularly in early Buddhism? We'll look at its usage in the early texts, in particular in one odd text where it seems the Buddha recommends a practice of sense desire, and then turn to its more…