noun
mysteries; excellent methods
General term for profound or excellent principles, often used in philosophical or literary contexts. Not an everyday word.
彼は人生の妙法を説いた。
He expounded the mysteries of life.
noun
marvelous law of Buddha; Saddharma
Buddhist term referring to the sublime teachings of the Buddha, especially in Mahayana contexts.
The marvelous law is said to save all sentient beings.
noun
Lotus Sutra; teachings of the Lotus Sutra
Specifically refers to the Lotus Sutra (妙法蓮華経) or its doctrines. Common in Nichiren Buddhism.
See also: 妙法蓮華経
日蓮は妙法を広めるために生涯を捧げた。
Nichiren devoted his life to spreading the Lotus Sutra.
The full title of the Lotus Sutra; 妙法 is often used as an abbreviation.
From Middle Chinese 妙法 (miᴇuX pɨɐp̚), literally 'wonderful law'. The Buddhist senses derive from the Chinese translation of Sanskrit saddharma.