Lotus Sutra Chapter 20 - Antique Japanese Buddhist Woodblock Orihon, Late Edo-Meiji, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Buddhist orihon containing Chapter 20 of the Lotus Sutra (Sutra of the Lotus Flower of the Wonderful Dharma), dating to the late Edo-Meiji period, 19th century.

The chapter, "The Bodhisattva Never Disparaging" (Jōfukyō Bosatsu-hon), concerns one of the central teachings of Mahayana Buddhism - the potential of every person to attain Buddhahood. It is among the best-known chapters of the Lotus Sutra, a foundational scripture in Japanese Buddhist tradition.

The text is woodblock printed from a calligraphic original on substantial Japanese washi paper. The traditional accordion-fold format preserves the chapter from its opening title to its concluding lines.

Material and Technique: Japanese washi paper, woodblock printing.

Period: Late Edo-Meiji, 19th century.

Size (approx.): 8.5 × 22 cm (folded).

Condition: Antique condition. Natural signs of age, localized paper discoloration, occasional spots and minor damage. The printed text remains well preserved.

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