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Quotes of Lotus Sutra
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“The Lotus Sutra is like a precious jewel that grants immeasurable blessings to those who hear and uphold it.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 5, The Parable of the Medicinal Herbs
precious jewel
blessings
hearing
upholding
“The Buddha's teachings are eternal and unchanging, though they appear in many forms to suit the audience.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 16, The Life Span of the Tathagata
eternal
unchanging
teaching
skillful means
“The Lotus Sutra teaches that all beings can become Buddhas, regardless of their present state or past actions.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 3, A Parable
all beings
buddhahood
present state
past actions
“The Buddha's compassion is boundless, extending to all beings without exception.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 21, The Supernatural Powers of the Thus Come One
compassion
buddha
boundless
all beings
“The Lotus Sutra is the supreme teaching that reveals the unity of all paths and the ultimate enlightenment.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 3, A Parable
supreme teaching
unity
paths
enlightenment
“The Buddha's teachings are like a raft used to cross the river; once across, the raft is no longer needed.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 2, Expedient Means
skillful means
teaching
raft
crossing
“The bodhisattva path is the way to universal salvation, embracing compassion and wisdom for all beings.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 15, The Bodhisattva Never Disparaging
bodhisattva
compassion
wisdom
universal salvation
“The Lotus Sutra reveals the eternal nature of the Buddha and the ultimate truth of the Dharma.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 16, The Life Span of the Tathagata
eternal buddha
ultimate truth
dharma
lotus sutra
“The Buddha's voice is like the sound of a lion's roar, awakening all beings from the sleep of ignorance.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 16, The Life Span of the Tathagata
buddha
voice
awakening
ignorance
“The Buddha's teachings are like a skillful physician who prescribes medicine suited to each patient's needs.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 2, Expedient Means
skillful means
teaching
medicine
adaptation
“Those who uphold and propagate the Lotus Sutra will be protected by countless Buddhas and bodhisattvas.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 21, The Supernatural Powers of the Thus Come One
protection
propagation
bodhisattvas
lotus sutra
“The Buddha teaches the Dharma in various ways, adapting to the capacities of beings, but ultimately all lead to Buddhahood.”
The Lotus Sutra
— Chapter 2, Expedient Means
teaching
adaptation
skillful means
buddhahood
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