mysteries; excellent methods
General term for profound or excellent principles, often used in philosophical or literary contexts. Not an everyday word.
He expounded the mysteries of life.
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.
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
Nichiren devoted his life to spreading the Lotus Sutra.
Standard kanji spelling for all senses.
From Middle Chinese 妙法 (miᴇuX pɨɐp̚), literally 'wonderful law'. The Buddhist senses derive from the Chinese translation of Sanskrit saddharma.