Lotus Sutra, Lecture No. II-5
Shunryū Suzuki
Jonathan
May 2, 2026October 1968Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
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The transcript discusses the Buddhist sutra's view of the dhammakaya world and elaborates on the nature of desires, self-control, and annihilation within Buddhist philosophy. It covers the roles of arahants, bodhisattvas, and disciples, contrasting Mahayana and Theravada perspectives, and emphasizes the importance of wisdom, practice, and understanding desires for enlightenment. The discourse also reflects on Buddhist history and doctrinal development.
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