Articles related to "Lotus Sutra"

Nichiren believed that the Lotus Sutra (an important text of the Mahayana School of teaching) held the true meanings of what Buddha was trying to teach.

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the Nichiren Buddhist chant that follows morning and evening prayers or "gongyo." It's vital to understand this important Buddhist phrase.

Zen is Japanese for "meditation." People who practice Zen Buddhism believe all people can achieve enlightenment but are simply blind to the fact.

An overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period.

Narrowing down the reader's search for important texts of the Buddhist canon takes the seeker one step closer to understanding Buddhism.

In Chinese Buddhism, Guanyin (or Guanshiyin) is often portrayed as a woman. Understand how local Chinese culture has influenced the gender of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.

A closer look at a dynamic faith that encourages bringing about a positive change in oneself, in order to experience peace, happiness and a better tomorrow.

The lotus is an unrivaled symbol of creation, spiritual growth, and the divine within each person. Studying it brings the seeker closer to the mysteries of the self.