Selections from the lotus sutra 2002, based on his earlier complete translation, the lotus sutra 1993. The essential lotus, selections from the lotus sutra by. In translating the chinese text into english we used the kasuga edition of kumarajivas version of the lotus sutra as the basic text, rather than the taisho edition. Buy the lotus sutra by professor burton watson translator online at alibris. This combination of the burton translation of the lotus sutra, and the. Watsons felicitous rendition of the lotus sutra captures superbly well the literary essence of the chinese text. A contemporary translation of a buddhist classic book online at best prices in india on. Since you mentioned, ive read some chapter titles from wikipedia. The lotus sutra and its opening and closing sutras translated by burton watson daisaku iketa, burton watson on. The lotus sutra saddharma pundarika sutra translated by burton watson chapter fourteen. About the author burton watson is one of the worlds bestknown translators from the chinese and japanese. The lotus sutra translated by burton watson chapter fourteen. Since its appearance in china in the 3rd centruy, the lotus sutra has been regarded as one of the most illustrious scriptures in the mahayana buddhist canon.
Burton watson is one of the worlds bestknown translators from the chinese and japanese. Rent the lotus sutra 1st edition 9780231081610 today, or search our site for other textbooks by burton watson. Feb 01, 2009 he is the translator from chinese into english of the lotus sutra. This probably isnt the best place to pick up the basics of mahayana buddhism, but culturally its important. The lotus sutra translations from the asian classics. He has received awards including the gold medal award of the translation center at columbia university in 1979, the pen translation prize in 1982 2 for his translation with hiroaki sato of from the country of eight islands. Burton watson project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Its also nonscholar friendly, making it a good choice for more casual studiers of buddhism. The lotus sutra translated by burton watson paperback. The impact of lotus sutra ideas and imagery on the development of east asian buddhist thought and practice is widely acknowledged. Burton watsons version of the lotus sutra is an example of good literary style in a translation. Watson died on april 1, 2017, aged 91, at the hatsutomi hospital in kamagaya, japan. Burton watsons translation of the lotus sutra is probably the best modern translation its the one ive always turned to anyway. Miao fa lian hua jing, which was translated from sanskrit into chinese by kumarajiva includes index introduction expedient means simile and parable belief and understanding the parable of the medicinal herbs bestowal of prophecy the parable of the phantom cry prophecy of enlightenment for five hundred disciples prophecies conferred on.
Lotus sutra project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Overall, burton watsons translation is a good, nonoffensive goto edition pretty easily found in print. The lotus sutra is a collection of mostly devotional sermons, and watson renders the poetry beautifully. The lotus sutra has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Every textbook comes with a 21day any reason guarantee. Since its appearance in china in the third century, the lotus sutra has been regarded as. Burton watson has translated the entire lotus sutra, and here presents a selection of what he considers to be the core chapters of the long, episodic and uneven collection. Reeves is currently working on a buddhist natural theology which. Lotus sutra five the parable of the medicinal herbs lotus sutra six bestowal of prophecy. Since its first appearance in china in the third century ce, the lotus sutra has been the. This combination of the burton translation of the lotus sutra, and the commentaries of rev.
Not only is the translation of the lotus sutra clear and excellent, but this version includes two other sutras, the prologue sutra of innumerable meanings and the epilogue universal virtue sutra, which traditionally accompany the lotus sutra in east asian countries but are not easy to find in english. The record of the orally transmitted teachings, 2004. Finding e books booklid booklid download e books for free. This translation is recognized as the most correct of all of the translations. Burton watsons felicitous rendition of the lotus sutra captures superbly well the literary essence of the chinese text. With very few exceptions the readings in these two editions are almost. At that time manjushri, dharma prince, bodhisattva and mahasattva, said to the buddha. Poems of a mountain home, and the columbia book of chinese poetry. This is certainly one of the best buddhist books available to the englishspeaking reader. The lotus sutra14 peaceful practices nichiren buddhism. The sutras are not books written by sakyamuni buddha nor recorded by. Buy the lotus sutra translations from the asian classics new ed by watson, burton isbn. The lotus sutra indian by translated by burton watson.
The lotus sutra by burton watson 9780231081610 paperback. Anyone wanting to explore one of the deep pools of human wisdom and insight, in fact the deepest, i would recommend pulling on the thread of the lotus sutra. The object of intense veneration among generations of buddhists in china, korea, japan, and other parts of the world, it has had a profound impact on the great works of japanese and chinese literature, attracting more commentary than. Victor mair watsons felicitous rendition of the lotus sutra captures superbly well the literary essence of the chinese text. Overall, burton watson s translation is a good, nonoffensive goto edition pretty easily found in print. I find that the translation by itself is sometimes difficult to read in context, and the.
Mar 06, 2020 the lotus sutra saddharma pundarika sutra translated by burton watson chapter fourteen. The lotus sutra translations from the asian classics burton watson since its appearance in china in the third century, the lotus sutra has been regarded as one of the most illustrious scriptures in the mahayana buddhist canon. This abridged edition of burton watsons acclaimed translation contains this sutras essential chapters, derived from the most authoritative and felicitous version of the sutra, translated from sanskrit into chinese in 406 by the great central asian scholarmonk kumarajiva. There are never any unnecessary verbal flourishes or words which jar slightly. Worldhonored one, these bodhisattvas undertake something that is very difficult. Booktopia has the essential lotus, selections from the lotus sutra by burton watson. The lotus sutra book by professor burton watson translator. Consequently, kumarajivas understanding of the sanskrit original is allowed to shine forth in english on its own terms. The lotus sutra translated by burton watson including rev. Since its appearance in china in the third century, the lotus sutra has been regarded as one of the most illustrious scriptures in the mahayana buddhist canon. We have you covered with 247 instant online tutoring.
Designed by audre smity h printed in the unite stated osf america c 1 9876540 3. Burton watsons translation of the lotus sutra columbia university press, 1993 has gained great popularity since its publication for its clarity and readability. The lotus sutra is one of the most influential early mahayana texts, and so shaped buddhism. The lotus sutra is one of the most influential early mahayana texts, and so shaped buddhism in all of east asia china, korea, japan, vietnam. Casebound edition of columbis universita presy books s are printe odn permanen antd durabl e acidfree paper. Wang argues that the explosion of art inspired by the lotus sutra, starting from the 7th and 8th centuries in china, was a confluence of text and the topography of the chinese medieval mind in which the latter dominated. Burton watson s translation of the lotus sutra is probably the best modern translation its the one ive always turned to anyway. Burton watson s felicitous rendition of the lotus sutra captures superbly well the literary essence of the chinese text.
Essays on the lotus sutra, which he edited, was published in 2002. Miao fa lian hua jing, which was translated from sanskrit into chinese by kumarajiva includes index introduction expedient means simile and parable belief and understanding the parable of the medicinal herbs bestowal of prophecy the parable of the phantom cry prophecy of enlightenment for five hundred disciples prophecies conferred on learners and. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. Overall, burton watsons translation is a good, nonoffensive goto edition pretty. Buy a discounted paperback of the essential lotus online from australias leading online bookstore. Burton dewitt watson born june, 1925 is an american scholar and translator 1 of both chinese and japanese literature. Lotus sutra eight prophecy of enlightenment for five hundred disciples lotus sutra nine. Shokai kanai, was my idea of making the actual sutra more readable and understandable. The original translation of the lotus sutra are many, i suppose that one can easily pick a choice of the pali text, or japanese text, but that is the simplified purpose of this new translation of the lotus sutra, and since that watson is a reliable translator who produces scholarly unbiased work, his work is accepted into the mainstream public.
Since its first appearance in china in the third century ce, the. Professor watson has done us all a great service by identifying and restating the fundamental argument of this scripture in his essentiallotus. Since its appearance in china in the third century, the lotus sutra has been regarded as one of the most. Whats being evaluated here is the translation and presentation of the work. Since its appearance in china in the third century, the lotus sutra has been regarded as one of the most illustrious. Motifs from the lotus sutra figure prominently in the dunhuang caves built in the sui era. You never have to blink twice when reading a word of it so you are left with the text itself to understand. Designed by audre smity h printed in the unite stated. The lotus sutra by professor burton watson translator alibris.
His translations include the vimalakirti sutra, chuang tzu. Holy bible by anonymous the book of mormon by anonymous qur. Burton watson has 79 books on goodreads with 18385 ratings. Considering the manifold complexities and beauties of the work, this is a stunning achievement. Watson s felicitous rendition of the lotus sutra captures superbly well the literary essence of the chinese text. Saddharmapuarikasutra scripture of the white lotus of the marvelous law into chinese in 406 c. The lotus sutra and its opening and closing sutras translated by. Saddharmapuarika sutra, literally sutra on the white lotus of the sublime dharma 1 is one of the most popular and influential mahayana sutras and the basis on which the tiantai, tendai, cheontae, and nichiren schools of buddhism were established. Shop amongst our popular books, including 66, the complete works of zhuangzi, the lotus sutra and more from burton watson. Victor mair watson s felicitous rendition of the lotus sutra captures superbly well the literary essence of the chinese text. Lotus sutra eight prophecy of enlightenment for five hundred disciples lotus sutra nine prophecies conferred on learners and adepts lotus sutra ten the teacher of the law. His most recently published book is the stories of the lotus sutra. As watson notes in the introduction to his remarkable translation, the lotus sutra is not so much an integral work as a collection of religious texts, an anthology of sermons, stories, and devotional manuals, some speaking with particular force to persons of one type or in one set of circumstances, some to those of another type or in other.
This abridged edition of burton watsons acclaimed translation contains this. From early times to the thirteenth century, all published by columbia. This abridged edition of burton watson s acclaimed translation contains this sutra s essential chapters, derived from the most authoritative and felicitous version of the sutra, translated from sanskrit into chinese in 406 by the great central asian scholarmonk kumarajiva. The essential lotus, selections from the lotus sutra by burton watson. A newer translation of the lotus sutra by gene reeves wisdom publications, 2008 is. He is the translator from chinese into english of the lotus sutra. Since its appearance in china in the third century, the lotus sutra. As watson notes, the lotus sutra is not so much an integral work as a collection of religious texts, an anthology of sermons, stories and devotional manuals, some speaking with particular force to persons of one type or in one set of circumstances, some to those of another type or in other circumstances. Buddha is about to expound the sutra of the great vehicle mahayana called the lotus flower of the wonderful dharma.
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