Abstract

"The Lotus Sutra Made Simple": A leading scholar of Nichiren teachings and Lotus Sutra thought research explains the Lotus Sutra in plain language, making it an ideal introduction. As readers savor the worldview tied to the Lotus Sutra faith behind many monks and poets' waka, the book touches on the history and structure of each chapter, and the culture of the Lotus Sutra.

Author’s Information

Houyou Watanabe
Born in Tokyo in 1933 (Showa 8). He graduated from the Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Buddhism, Rissho University, and obtained credits for the doctoral program at Rissho University Graduate School. Doctor of Literature. He has served as a professor at the Faculty of Buddhism, Rissho University, the president of Rissho University, and others. He is an emeritus professor at Rissho University. He was the former chief priest of Horitsuji Temple (Adachi-ku, Tokyo). His main works include "A Study of the Faith and Practice of the Nichiren Sect" (Heirakuji Bookstore), "Nichiren Buddhism: Its Keynote" (Shunjusha), "Kenji Miyazawa and the Lotus Sutra Universe" (Daifaron Kaku), and numerous co-authored books, edited books, and papers.