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The Spirit of the Great Vehicle

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John Hughes

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LS Introduction, LS32, d3b, d4b

The teaching of the Lotus Sutra, which leads all beings without exception to Buddhahood, is the most highly exalted manifestation of the spirit of the Great Vehicle. It strives to benefit all living beings and leave behind no exceptions. This fundamental principle is clearly expounded in Chapter 2.

Introduction to the Lotus Sutra

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