His most recently published book is the stories of the lotus sutra. The lotus sutra and its opening and closing sutras translated by burton watson daisaku iketa, burton watson on. Motifs from the lotus sutra figure prominently in the dunhuang caves built in the sui era. Holy bible by anonymous the book of mormon by anonymous qur. Saddharmapuarikasutra scripture of the white lotus of the marvelous law into chinese in 406 c. Since its first appearance in china in the third century ce, the.
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. Reeves is currently working on a buddhist natural theology which. Burton dewitt watson born june, 1925 is an american scholar and translator 1 of both chinese and japanese literature. Professor watson has done us all a great service by identifying and restating the fundamental argument of this scripture in his essentiallotus. From early times to the thirteenth century, all published by columbia.
Victor mair watsons felicitous rendition of the lotus sutra captures superbly well the literary essence of the chinese text. The lotus sutra translated by burton watson paperback. 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. 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. Victor mair 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. 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. This is certainly one of the best buddhist books available to the englishspeaking reader.
A newer translation of the lotus sutra by gene reeves wisdom publications, 2008 is. The lotus sutra translated by burton watson including rev. The lotus sutra14 peaceful practices nichiren buddhism. I find that the translation by itself is sometimes difficult to read in context, and the. Buddha is about to expound the sutra of the great vehicle mahayana called the lotus flower of the wonderful dharma. The essential lotus, selections from the lotus sutra by. Since its appearance in china in the third century, the lotus sutra has been regarded as one of the most. His translations include the vimalakirti sutra, chuang tzu. Burton watsons felicitous rendition of the lotus sutra captures superbly well the literary essence of the chinese text. Considering the manifold complexities and beauties of the work, this is a stunning achievement. A contemporary translation of a buddhist classic book online at best prices in india on. Worldhonored one, these bodhisattvas undertake something that is very difficult. Burton watson is one of the worlds bestknown translators from the chinese and japanese.
The lotus sutra is one of the most influential early mahayana texts, and so shaped buddhism. Since its appearance in china in the third century, the lotus sutra has been regarded as. Lotus sutra five the parable of the medicinal herbs lotus sutra six bestowal of prophecy. The lotus sutra saddharma pundarika sutra translated by burton watson chapter fourteen. Watson s felicitous rendition of the lotus sutra captures superbly well the literary essence of the chinese text. Rent the lotus sutra 1st edition 9780231081610 today, or search our site for other textbooks by burton watson. Since its appearance in china in the third century, the lotus sutra has been regarded as one of the most illustrious. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He is the translator from chinese into english of the lotus sutra. Burton watson project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. 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. Selections from the lotus sutra 2002, based on his earlier complete translation, the lotus sutra 1993. Finding e books booklid booklid download e books for free.
The lotus sutra and its opening and closing sutras translated by. At that time manjushri, dharma prince, bodhisattva and mahasattva, said to the buddha. The impact of lotus sutra ideas and imagery on the development of east asian buddhist thought and practice is widely acknowledged. With very few exceptions the readings in these two editions are almost. The essential lotus, selections from the lotus sutra by burton watson. Overall, burton watsons translation is a good, nonoffensive goto edition pretty easily found in print. Burton watson has 79 books on goodreads with 18385 ratings. The record of the orally transmitted teachings, 2004. The lotus sutra translations from the asian classics. 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. The lotus sutra translated by burton watson chapter fourteen. Overall, burton watson s translation is a good, nonoffensive goto edition pretty easily found in print. Designed by audre smity h printed in the unite stated osf america c 1 9876540 3. 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.
This probably isnt the best place to pick up the basics of mahayana buddhism, but culturally its important. 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. Every textbook comes with a 21day any reason guarantee. 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. Booktopia has the essential lotus, selections from the lotus sutra by burton watson. Burton watsons translation of the lotus sutra is probably the best modern translation its the one ive always turned to anyway. 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. 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. Since its appearance in china in the third century, the lotus sutra. Designed by audre smity h printed in the unite stated. Watson died on april 1, 2017, aged 91, at the hatsutomi hospital in kamagaya, japan. You never have to blink twice when reading a word of it so you are left with the text itself to understand. 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.
Buy the lotus sutra by professor burton watson translator online at alibris. Burton watsons translation of the lotus sutra columbia university press, 1993 has gained great popularity since its publication for its clarity and readability. Whats being evaluated here is the translation and presentation of the work. Watsons felicitous rendition of the lotus sutra captures superbly well the literary essence of the chinese text. Buy a discounted paperback of the essential lotus online from australias leading online bookstore. The lotus sutra book by professor burton watson translator. This translation is recognized as the most correct of all of the translations. 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. We have you covered with 247 instant online tutoring. Burton watson s felicitous rendition of the lotus sutra captures superbly well the literary essence of the chinese text. This combination of the burton translation of the lotus sutra, and the commentaries of rev.
Lotus sutra eight prophecy of enlightenment for five hundred disciples lotus sutra nine. Since you mentioned, ive read some chapter titles from wikipedia. The lotus sutra by burton watson 9780231081610 paperback. 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. There are never any unnecessary verbal flourishes or words which jar slightly. Burton watson s translation of the lotus sutra is probably the best modern translation its the one ive always turned to anyway. 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. Buy the lotus sutra translations from the asian classics new ed by watson, burton isbn. Burton watsons version of the lotus sutra is an example of good literary style in a translation. Consequently, kumarajivas understanding of the sanskrit original is allowed to shine forth in english on its own terms. Its also nonscholar friendly, making it a good choice for more casual studiers of buddhism.
Casebound edition of columbis universita presy books s are printe odn permanen antd durabl e acidfree paper. 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. The lotus sutra has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Lotus sutra project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. 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. The lotus sutra indian by translated by burton watson. The lotus sutra is a collection of mostly devotional sermons, and watson renders the poetry beautifully. The lotus sutra by professor burton watson translator alibris. About the author burton watson is one of the worlds bestknown translators from the chinese and japanese. 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. 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.
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