How Long to Read The Lotus Sūtra

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lotus Sūtra?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The Lotus Sūtra by Donald S. Lopez Jr.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Lotus Sutra is arguably the most famous of all Buddhist scriptures. Composed in India in the first centuries of the Common Era, it is renowned for its inspiring message that all beings are destined for supreme enlightenment. Here, Donald Lopez provides an engaging and accessible biography of this enduring classic. Lopez traces the many roles the Lotus Sutra has played in its travels through Asia, Europe, and across the seas to America. The story begins in India, where it was one of the early Mahayana sutras, which sought to redefine the Buddhist path. In the centuries that followed, the...

How long is The Lotus Sūtra?

The Lotus Sūtra by Donald S. Lopez Jr. is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lotus Sūtra Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The Lotus Sūtra aloud.

What Reading Level is The Lotus Sūtra?

The Lotus Sūtra is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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