The Lotus Sutra

The Lotus Sutra is a special teaching about what is considered to be the transcendent Buddha. It depicts a sermon by the Buddha to the assembled bodhisattvas, and other beings in which he teaches the basis of Mahayana Buddhism. He emphasizes the goal of becoming a Bodhisattva, and the notion of realizing one's own Buddha-nature. The teachings of the Lotus Sutra are very influential, and are one of the most powerful and popular sutras among …

…affects someone or something else in this world. We are taught to preserve life, and to live in peace, etc., not kill and pollute the environment. The Lotus Sutra is a very simple way to live life, and to attain nirvana. The Lotus Sutra is unique among Buddhist teachings in that it makes the attainment of enlightenment a possibility open to all beings. It assists all in reducing evil, and enhancing good within their soul.