The Pharmaceutical Sutra's Perspective on Alleviating the World's Suffering

Author: Nan Huaijin
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: The Sutra of the Medicine Buddha is an important scripture revered by both the (exoteric) and (esoteric) branches of Chinese Buddhism and has had a broad influence throughout Buddhist history. The Sutra of the Medicine Buddha typically refers to the translation by Xuanzang. The scripture primarily discusses the twelve great vows made by the Medicine Buddha for the benefit of all sentient beings. This book is a lecture record by the renowned Taiwanese scholar, Nan Huaijin, on the Sutra of the Medicine Buddha. The author connects the text to personal experiences and the myriad phenomena of the world, providing an in-depth and nuanced elaboration on the idea of aiding and benefiting others, which has long been advocated by Buddhism.