The Nirvana Sutra (The Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra).

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Read Chapters
- Ch 4: On Long Life
- Ch 5: On the Adamantine Body
- Ch 6: On the Virtue of the Name

Discussion Preparation:
Please prepare 5 or more points of interests or questions per chapter.

This sutra elaborates on Buddha-nature and serves as a doctrinal confirmation for the many Mahayana lineages. We plan on reading the first half of the sutra, from chapter 1-26. My understanding is that the first half covers the foundation and systematic exposition. The second half, chapters 27-32, consists of elaborations through bodhisattva dialogues. We'll make a decision later if or when to read the 2nd half.