Find nestor torres song information on allmusic allmusic. Lotus sutra introduction lotus sutra expedient means lotus sutra simile and view the following links are a song entitled lotus sutra of the wonderful law by soka gakkai members herbie hancock and nestor torres and an interview with tina turner where she discusses her lotus sutra. Its a seminal work in the development of buddhism throughout east asia and, by extension. The following links are a song entitled lotus sutra of the wonderful law by soka gakkai members herbie hancock and nestor torres and an interview with tina turner where she discusses her lotus sutra the amitabha sutraintroduction and translation byronald epstein upasaka i guorongfirst published in vajra bodhi sea, no. Considering that the majority of the original tunes offer chunky and thick beats, its a revolution you can dance to.
An unsorted not divided by school or lineage collection of buddhist sutras score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. I find that the translation by itself is sometimes difficult to read in context, and the. In occasione del progetto il mio maestro e io nestor torres mette in musica gongyo e daimoku. Although i have recited lotus sutra for almost four long decades, honestly i always felt some kind of hesitation to do so. All 28 chapters english saddharma pundarika sutras audiobook part 2b of 3 1080p duration. Because the lotus sutra is such an important and timely scripture, i have long cherished the hope that all people.
You can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Considering the manifold complexities and beauties of the work, this is a stunning achievement. Jun 14, 2015 nestor torres lotus sutra of the wonderful law. Unfortunately, the lotus sutra is one of the most challenging buddhist texts to read due to. The sutra of the lotus flower of the wonderful dharma free books. Read the lotus sutra a contemporary translation of a buddhist classic by available from rakuten kobo. Its also nonscholar friendly, making it a good choice for more casual studiers of buddhism. The very best of nestor torres 2005 nouveau latino 2008 sin palabras without words 2004 mi alma latina my latin soul 2002 this side of paradise. Buy nestor torress album titled dances, prayers and meditations for peace to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
It is generally accepted opinion that of the many buddhist sutras, the sutra of the lotus flower of the wonderful law saddharma. Motifs from the lotus sutra figure prominently in the dunhuang caves built in the sui era. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Shokai kanai, was my idea of making the actual sutra more readable and understandable. Reeves is currently working on a buddhist natural theology which. Dances, prayers and meditations for peace by nestor torres. Buy the lotus sutra pdf e book buy the lotus sutra paperback buy mindfulness of buddhahood in life paperback. It also is the very sutra that fulfilled the ultimate purpose of his advent in this world. This combination of the burton translation of the lotus sutra, and the commentaries of. The daishonin says this because the work of a warrior involves killing. Dalai lama discourse on the heart sutra 2004 youtube. Understanding hua yen sect part 24 five divisions and ten schools huayen sect formulated a complete doctrine embracing all the aspects of buddhist teachings, and can be classified into five divisions and ten schools.
It is a translation of the lotus sutra expedient means and life span chapters. Unfortunately, the lotus sutra is one of the most challenging buddhist texts to read due to its length, depth, and difficult prose style. The lotus sutra of the wonderful dharma, chapter 4 p1. The lotus sutra is regarded as one of the worlds great religious scriptures and most influential texts. The lotus sutra ebook by 9780861719877 rakuten kobo. The hokekyo lotus sutra not merely represents all the teachings of shakyamuni which were revealed for the period of fifty years since he had attained enlightenment. The lotus sutra by burton watson 9780231081610 paperback. Here, lopez provides what he calls the plot summary of the lotus sutra. In it, shakyamuni expounds the ultimate truth of life to which he was enlightened. Great book for for anyone interested in buddhism to read. Dances, prayers and meditations for peace nestor torres. A modern interpretation of the threefold lotus sutra.
Lotus sutra of the wonderful law, a song by nestor torres on. Complete song listing of nestor torres on nestor torres songs list covid19. It contains the essential teachings of mahayana, stressing the doctrine of the transcendental nature of the buddha, the ideal of the boddhisattva, and the possibility of universal liberation. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. His most recently published book is the stories of the lotus sutra. I wrote it really quickly as i have to go to bed, so theres lots that could be better, but it was fun to make. The sutras are not books written by sakyamuni buddha nor recorded by someone else. The lotus sutra translated by burton watson including rev. The lotus sutra is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential sutras, or sacred scriptures, of buddhism.
The layout of the book is attractive, and the typeface is extremely readable. Pdf threefold lotus sutra innumerable meanings the lotus flower of the wonderful law and free books. Readings of the lotus sutra linked to amazon, including a kindle version. Dec 02, 2008 he is the translator from chinese into english of the lotus sutra. A very nice, personal essay of why the lotus sutra is important to michael wenger, of the san francisco zen center pdf. Lotus sutra flower of the wonderful sound ch1 ch 2 video. Essays on the lotus sutra, which he edited, was published in 2002. Back to lotus sutra the sutra of innumerable meanings. I wrote a little program to do what macs hello world program did, with any text or image. Perhaps that is why its so easy to ignore the technical shortcomings of pennisis programming. A virtual dharma sanctuary of the one buddhavehicle through dharma music, mindfulness meditation, and peace movement for universal enlightenment of humanity. The lotus sutra, which illustrates the infinite potential of life through parables and descriptions of spectacular events such as the ceremony in the air, might well be called the culmination, or the apex, of shakyamunis teachings. The muryogi sutra sutra of infinite meaning, which serves as an introduction to the lotus sutra, reads. The sutra s key message is that buddhahood, the supreme state of life characterized by boundless compassion, wisdom and courage, is inherent within every person without distinction of.
Torres flutes and songwriting give this album an exceptional human touch thats often overpowered by technology in modern music. 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. Nichiren began his buddhist study at seichoji, at age 11. But reading this and other sutras in translation, we are confronted with many. He left seichoji shortly thereafter to study in kamakura and several years later traveled to. Jan 24, 2009 in occasione del progetto il mio maestro e io nestor torres mette in musica gongyo e daimoku. Consequently, kumarajivas understanding of the sanskrit original is allowed to shine forth in english on its own terms. Before the bdk also translated the introductory sutra and the closing sutra of the threefold lotus sutra in the compilation tiantai lotus texts 20, the katorissho koseikai version was really valuable as the only translation of all three sutras to english. May 19, 2017 lopez opens the book with a succinct overview of the content of the lotus sutra, skillfully setting the stage for the following chapters on the lotus sutra in india, china, japan, across the atlantic though actually from india and nepal to europe and then to boston, and finally on the lotus sutra in the twentieth century and its journey. Lotus sutra in goa best price room rates guarantee book online deal and discounts with lowest price on hotel booking. Nestor torres lotus sutra of the wonderful law duration. The lotus sutra book by gautama buddha thriftbooks. This side of paradise is an album by nestor torres.
It provides a line by line explanation of these 2 amazing sutras and a great way to really deepen your understanding of buddhism. Based on the teachings of nichiren, a thcentury buddhist teacher and reformer, the scriptures of the lotus sutra show how every person can attain buddhahood. The lotus sutra not only makes us keenly aware of these facts but also serves as an always dependable guide to the new way of living necessary for us now and in the future. 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.
Nestor torres lotus sutra of the wonderful law video. This is mentioned in the teacher of the law chapter of the lotus sutra. Il mio piccolo contributo fotografico per ascoltare meglio questa meravigliosa melodia. It provides a line by line explanation of these 2 amazing sutra s and a great way to really deepen your understanding of buddhism. The lotus sutra more than any other work is responsible for the distinctiveness of east asian buddhism. His provocative new cd layers latin, jazz, classical, world, hiphop and reggae elements on originals. Now, i found the new interpretation is possible in this way wonderfully by the artist like you, i feel so much joy.
They are sacred words, phrases, parables transmitted. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. Burton watsons felicitous rendition of the lotus sutra captures superbly well the literary essence of the chinese text. I found the glossary in the back helpful to understand some of the buddhist jargon both english and sanskrit used in the translation. Find inspiration and wisdom to help you find yourself. The chill in the air was shaped by the words i wish i couldnt. The sutras key message is that buddhahood, the supreme state of life characterized by boundless compassion, wisdom and courage, is. Whether youre experienced with the lotus or have never endeavored to read it, youll have a deeper understanding. An excellent, recent book of contemporary essays related to the lotus sutra.
Whats being evaluated here is the translation and presentation of the work. A guide to the threefold lotus sutra rissho koseikai. Apr 28, 2019 nestor torres is a jazz flautist born in mayaguez, puerto rico, in 1957. Listen to human revolution from nestor torres s dances, prayers and meditations for peace for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The lotus sutra and its opening and closing sutras. Overall, burton watsons translation is a good, nonoffensive goto edition pretty easily found in print. Join facebook to connect with lorraine fields and others you may know. The lotus sutra has essentially defined east asian buddhism with its imagery, devotional passages, and ideas regarding equality between men and women as well as enlightenment for all beings. Miaolos annotations on the words and phrases of the lotus sutra. This combination of the burton translation of the lotus sutra, and the commentaries of rev. Lotus sutra of the wonderful law, a song by nestor torres on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Buy nestor torres s album titled dances, prayers and meditations for peace to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Lotus sutra of the wonderful law by nestor torres on. The proof of the lotus sutra wnd i nichiren buddhism library. The nearly tenminute track opens with torres soloing over a vocal chant. Lecture on the sutra hoben and juryo chapters by josei toda. Please inform lotus sutra of your expected arrival time in advance. Once the buddha was staying at the city of royal palaces on mount grdhrakuta with a great assemblage of great bhikkhus, in all twelve thousand.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Other complete english translations of the lotus sutra. 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 circumstances. Pennisis production adequately covers bass, percussion, strings and other instruments, while torres flute delivers a symphonic message about spirituality.
Latin grammy award winning flautist, and heads up recording artist, nestor torres invites you to experience a global fusion of music. About building our faith and aspiration to enlightenment and absolute happiness. Saddharmapuarikasutra scripture of the white lotus of the marvelous law into chinese in 406 c. This is a page about sharing and caring for another. A thirdcentury mahayana text, this is used and revered in several traditions. Feb 01, 2009 he is the translator from chinese into english of the lotus sutra. Check out lotus sutra of the wonderful law by nestor torres on amazon music. Lotus sutra of the wonderful law is the most expressive selection. With very few exceptions the readings in these two editions are almost. Nestor torres lotus sutra of the wonderful law youtube.
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