05/07/26: The Teacher of the Dharma & Synthesis of Chapters
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Syllabus
Lotus Sutra Syllabus 8_26_26.docx
Class Information and Reading Materials
Course Information
Watson, Burton -- The Lotus Sutra (Columbia University Press, Buddhism, Mind, Spirit, English) (1).pdf
Hurvitz_Scripture of the Lotus Blossom of the Fine Dharma.pdf
Watson_Lotus Sutra.pdf
Teiser_Stone_Readings of the Lotus Sutra.pdf
Zhiyi excerpt from Teiser and Stone.docx
How to Navigate this Course
Making the Most of This Course
Chapter 1
Introduction to the Course and Chapter One
Chapter 1: Introduction
Reflections on Practice based on Chapter One Introduction
Chapter 1: Reflections on Practice
Chapter 2
Expedient Means
Chapter 2: Expedient Means
Compassion, Devotion, and the Path to Buddhahood
Chapter 2: Compassion, Devotion, and the Path to Buddhahood
Chapter 3
Similes and Parables: The Burning House
Chapter 3: Similes and Parables
Similes and Parables: The One Vehicle
Chapter 3: Similes and Parables (Cont.)
Chapter 4
Realizing Capacity for Buddhahood
Chapter 4: Realizing Capacity for Buddhahood
Belief and Understanding
Chapter 4: Belief and Understanding
Chapters 5 and 6
The Parable of Medicinal Herbs
Chapter 5: The Parable of Medicinal Herbs
The Parable of the Medicinal Herbs (Cont.) and Bestowal of Prophecy
Chapter 5 and 6: The Parable of Medicinal Herbs & Bestowal of Prophecy
Chapter 7
The Parable of the Phantom City, Part 1
Chapter 7: The Parable of the Phantom City, Part 1
The Parable of the Phantom City, Part 2
Chapter 7: The Parable of the Phantom City, Part 2
The Parable of the Phantom City, Part 3 & Discussion of Chapters 5-7
Chapter 7: The Parable of the Phantom City, Part 3 & Discussion of Chapters 5-7
Chapters 8 and 9
4/23/26: Prophecy of Enlightenment for Five Hundred Disciples & Learners and Adepts
Chapter 10
04/30/2026: The Teacher of the Dharma & Comparing Across Chapters 8, 9, and 10
05/07/26: The Teacher of the Dharma & Synthesis of Chapters
Chapter 11
05/14/2026: The Emergence of the Treasure Tower
Chapter 12
05/21/2026: Devadatta
Chapter 13
05/28/2026: Encouraging Devotion
Chapter 14
06/04/2026: Peaceful Practices
Chapter 15
6/11/26: Emerging from the Earth
Chapter 16
07/09/26: The Lifespan of the "Thus Come One”
07/16/26: The Lifespan of the “Thus Come One”, Part 2
Chapter 17
07/23/26: Distinctions in Benefits, Part 1
07/30/26: Distinctions in Benefits, Part 2
Insights on Chapter 17
Chapter 18
08/06/26: The Benefits of Responding with Joy
Chapter 19
08/13/26: Benefits of the Teacher of the Law
Chapter 20
08/20/26: The Bodhisttva Never Disparaging
Chapters 21 and 22
08/27/26: The Supernatural Powers of the Thus Come One and Entrustment
Chapter 23
09/03/2026: The Bodhisattva Medicine King (Bhaiṣajyarāja)
Chapter 24
09/10/26: The Bodhisattva Wonderful Sound