The Stories of the Lotus Sutra

Set in a vast cosmic landscape, this influential scripture emphasizes compassion and the importance of serving others. It challenges the stark distinctions between the fully enlightened buddha and the bodhisattva, who delays personal salvation to help all beings. Central to its teachings is the belief in the inherent potential of every individual to attain buddhahood. As a key text in the evolution of Mahayana Buddhism, it has significantly shaped religious thought and practice across East Asia and beyond.