法華大意一卷
(當卷八千八百八十八言，此品四千一百七十二言)。
毗陵沙門湛然 述
妙法蓮華經序品第一
將釋此一部妙典二十八品，多有諸家，今暫歸天台宗。每品用三門解說：第一述每品大意，第二釋每品名，第三釋每品內。文略科斷。
Outline of the Lotus Sutra (法華經大意)
About 法華經大意
Tang · by 湛然述
24,548 · about 82 min
The Essence of the Lotus Sutra is a commentary and summary exposition of the Wonderful Dharma Lotus Sutra by the eminent Tang dynasty monk Zhanran. As the ninth patriarch of the Tiantai school, Zhanran dedicated himself to propagating the teachings of Master Zhiyi, and his works are renowned for their conciseness and profundity. This book systematically analyzes the core concepts of the Lotus Sutra, such as the true One Vehicle, the expedient means of the Three Vehicles, and the true aspect of all phenomena, emphasizing the view of equality that all sentient beings can attain Buddhahood. As an important text of the Tiantai school, it not only inherits Zhiyi’s system of doctrinal classification but also incorporates Zhanran’s unique insights into the sutra, exerting a profound influence on later Buddhist doctrinal studies. The Lotus Sutra is revered as the king of sutras, and Zhanran’s commentary has become a key text for studying the history of Chinese Buddhist thought.
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AI translation for reference only — not authoritative, not a statement of final truth. Awakening of the Dharma requires personal practice.