
Gene Reeves (1933–2019)
Author of The Lotus Sutra: A Contemporary Translation of a Buddhist Classic
About the Author
Works by Gene Reeves
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Common Knowledge
- Other names
- Reeves, Rev. Dr. Gene A.
- Birthdate
- 1933-04-02
- Date of death
- 2019-05-08
- Gender
- male
- Education
- University of New Hampshire (Psychology)
Boston University (theology)
Emory University (PhD|Philosophy) - Occupations
- scholar
process philosopher
theologian (Buddhist)
professor
translator (Chinese to English)
minister (ordained by The United Liberal Church in Atlanta, November 19, 1961) - Organizations
- International Buddhist Congregation, Tokyo (founder)
Rissho Kosei-kai lay Buddhist organization
Renmin University of China in Beijing - Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Franklin, New Hampshire, USA
- Places of residence
- Tokyo, Japan
Chicago, Illinois, USA - Associated Place (for map)
- USA
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Reviews
Stories are ancient and wondrous tools with the mysterious power to transform lives. And the stories and parables of the Lotus Sutra-one of the world's great religious scriptures and most influential texts-are among the most fascinating and dramatic.
In this fun, engaging, and plain-English book, Gene Reeves-the translator of Wisdom's critically acclaimed and bestselling edition of the Lotus Sutra-presents the most memorable and remarkable of the Lotus Sutra's many stories and parables, along show more with a distillation of his decades of reflection on them in an accessible, inspiring, and naturally illuminating way.
The Stories of the Lotus Sutra is the perfect companion to Reeve's breathtaking translation of this scriptural masterpiece as well as a thoroughly enjoyable stand-alone volume for those who want to bring the inspiring teachings of the bodhisattva path into their daily lives. show less
In this fun, engaging, and plain-English book, Gene Reeves-the translator of Wisdom's critically acclaimed and bestselling edition of the Lotus Sutra-presents the most memorable and remarkable of the Lotus Sutra's many stories and parables, along show more with a distillation of his decades of reflection on them in an accessible, inspiring, and naturally illuminating way.
The Stories of the Lotus Sutra is the perfect companion to Reeve's breathtaking translation of this scriptural masterpiece as well as a thoroughly enjoyable stand-alone volume for those who want to bring the inspiring teachings of the bodhisattva path into their daily lives. show less
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- Works
- 4
- Members
- 247
- Popularity
- #92,309
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 1
- ISBNs
- 6










