I started this kind of long lecture to explain
who spoke this Lotus Sutra. This sutra was supposed to have been spoken by the
historical Buddha, but actually, what was recorded here is the Sambhogakaya
Buddha, not the historical Buddha. Because this sutra was told by the
Sambhogakaya Buddha instead of the historical Buddha, it is valuable.
Last night we had a very interesting lecture and discussion, and I was very
interested in your questions and the lecture. How Buddha would feel about the
idea of the Pratyekayana or shravakayana is a very interesting question, I
think. In my last lecture we explained what the Nirmanakaya Buddha is, and this
morning I want to explain the Sambhogakaya Buddha, the one who is actually
telling this Lotus Sutra. ----------------------------- Excerpt from Shunryu Suzuki lecture - 68-10-21 as found on shunryusuzuki.com. Edited by DC - Going through Suzuki lectures and posting anything that can stand on its own. Not looking for zingers or "the best of." I find that following these excerpts daily provides another way to experience Suzuki's teaching. - DC
