Gift Item / Sutra on the Stages of Buddha

A gift of Dharma. This standalone edition of the *Sutra on the Stages of Buddha* is rarely found. We have undertaken a special typesetting and printing of this text to meet the needs of our courses. The choice of paper is particularly meticulous, with carefully designed lettering on the cover and imagery on the final page. The text itself features a large-font, easy-to-read style, hoping to make the classics more accessible to all. From the perspective of Mahayana Buddhist philosophy, specifically the Yogācāra school, this sutra introduces the nature of Buddhahood. Due to the limited, exquisite print run, quantities are scarce. We kindly request that each person take only one copy for personal connection. - - - Sutra Title: *Sutra on the Stages of Buddha* Translated by: Tripitaka Master Xuanzang of the Great Tang Dynasty, by imperial decree. Illustration: Weituo Bodhisattva. Copied from *The Sutras of Buddhas, Tathagatas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and Divine Monks*. This is a Buddhist sutra compiled by imperial decree of Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty. Printed in the 15th year of the Yongle era (1417). Currently housed in the National Palace Museum, Taipei. Title Calligraphy: Mo Tian Design: Tseng Wei-Ling Respectfully Printed By: Disciples of the Three Jewels Note 1: The text is based on the *Taishō Tripiṭaka* and cross-referenced with the *CBETA Buddhist Electronic Text*. Paragraphs are primarily based on the sectional divisions of the *Śatavāranigama-bhūmiśāstra*, with modern punctuation added for ease of reading. Note 2: The printing of this edition was prompted by the needs of Dharma Master Faqian's lectures at the West Lotus Pure Land - Sanxia Lecture Hall during 2023-2024. Published December 1, 2023 Printed in Taiwan