The Lalitavistara Sūtra: A Guide to Its Significance, Translations, and Accessing Exclusive PDF Editions
Lalita: Means "play," "sport," or "charm." It suggests that the Buddha’s manifestation in the world was not driven by the force of karma (as is the case with unenlightened beings) but was a spontaneous, effortless display of compassion.
Vistara: Means "detailed account," "spreading out," or "extensive description."
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Lalitavistara Sutra (The Play in Full) is a seminal Mahayana Buddhist text that provides a highly stylized and hagiographic account of the Buddha’s life, from his descent from Tushita heaven to his first sermon.