Lotus Sutra, Lecture No. II-3
Shunryū Suzuki
Jonathan
May 2, 2026October 1968Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
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The transcript explores Buddhist concepts of the three Buddha bodies—nyumakaya, sambhogakaya, and dharmakaya—highlighting their nature, interrelations, and roles in enlightenment and helping sentient beings. It discusses the Lotus Sutra's teachings on dharma nature and the universal oneness underlying all existence, emphasizing the eternal and limitless nature of the Buddha. The dialogue also touches on Buddhist lineage and the understanding of past and future Buddhas.
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