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Quotes of Lotus Sutra
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“The merit of upholding the Lotus Sutra is immeasurable and leads to great spiritual benefits in this life and beyond.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 5, The Parable of the Medicinal Herbs
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“The Buddha's teachings are like a raft, used to cross the river of suffering; once across, the raft is no longer needed.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 2, Expedient Means
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skillful means
“The Lotus Sutra teaches that all beings have the potential to become Buddhas, regardless of their current circumstances.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 3, A Parable
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“The Buddha's voice is like a lion's roar, powerful and fearless, awakening beings to the truth of the Dharma.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 16, The Life Span of the Tathagata
lion's roar
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“The Lotus Sutra is the ultimate teaching that reveals the unity of all phenomena and the oneness of all Buddhas.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 3, A Parable
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phenomena
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“The bodhisattva path is the highest way, combining wisdom and compassion to save all sentient beings.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 15, The Bodhisattva Never Disparaging
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compassion
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“The Lotus Sutra teaches that the Buddha's enlightenment is eternal and that he continues to work for the liberation of beings.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 16, The Life Span of the Tathagata
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“The Buddha's compassion embraces even those who slander and oppose the Dharma, offering them the path to salvation.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 21, The Supernatural Powers of the Thus Come One
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“The merit of teaching the Lotus Sutra surpasses that of all other teachings and brings great benefit to the world.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 21, The Supernatural Powers of the Thus Come One
merit
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benefit
lotus sutra
“The Lotus Sutra reveals the profound truth that the Buddha is always present, guiding beings toward enlightenment.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 16, The Life Span of the Tathagata
profound truth
presence
guidance
enlightenment
“The Buddha's teachings are like a lamp that illuminates the darkness of ignorance for all beings.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 16, The Life Span of the Tathagata
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illumination
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teaching
“The bodhisattva who never despises others will attain Buddhahood and inspire all beings to do the same.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 15, The Bodhisattva Never Disparaging
bodhisattva
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