Lotus Sutra, Lecture No. II-1

Summary

The transcript discusses the complex historical and philosophical development of Buddha's concept, distinguishing between nimakaya, sambhogakaya, and dhammakaya buddhas, and explains how Mahayana Buddhism evolved from earlier teachings. It emphasizes the superhuman aspects attributed to Buddha, the significance of vows versus karma, and the symbolic and poetic nature of sutras, highlighting the interplay between faith, realism, and religious symbolism in Buddhist thought.