Lotus Sutra Visualization
An interactive visualization of the 28 chapters of the Lotus Sutra, a central Mahayana Buddhist scripture.
Features
- Tree diagram showing the structure of the Lotus Sutra with 3 main parts
- Dhamma wheel visualization in the background representing Buddhist teachings
- Interactive hover effects to highlight related content
- Responsive design that works on different screen sizes
- Meditation-inspired animations and color scheme
Parts of the Lotus Sutra
- Part 1: The One Vehicle (Chapters 1-9) - Foundation and Ultimate Teaching
- Part 2: The Everlasting Buddha (Chapters 10-22) - Buddha's Eternal Life and Bodhisattva Role
- Part 3: The Deeds of Bodhisattvas (Chapters 23-28) - Stories and powers of specific bodhisattvas
Technical Details
- Built with React and D3.js
- Uses SVG for visualizations
- Implements modern CSS techniques for animations and effects
- Fully responsive design
Usage
Hover over any node to see detailed information about that chapter or part. Use the controls to reset the view or expand all nodes.