Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra

A Journey to Enlightenment, A Path so Bright
The Lotus Sutra, Chapter 8, shows the light
The Prophecy of Buddhahood for Five Hundred Disciples bold
A message of hope, a story to be told

Shakyamuni Buddha predicts Purna’s rise
To Brilliant Law Tathagata, to the skies
In Benevolent and Pure, a land so fair
Living beings will glow, with brilliance rare

Kaundinya too, will reach enlightenment
And the five hundred arhats, with the same content
Their names, Universal Brightness, so true
Enlightenment is not just for a select few

The parable of the Jewel in the Robe
A story of hope, a life to probe
A poor man finds a jewel so rare
Breaking free from struggle, with riches to share

The truth lies within, this we must know
No need to look elsewhere, it will show
With Buddhahood as our guiding light
Wisdom, courage, and compassion, we’ll ignite

A good friend, who awakes the jewel within
The key to life, the way to win
We can bring value, for all to see
Bringing happiness, for you and me

Let us strive towards enlightenment’s call
Breaking free from struggle, standing tall
Bringing light to the world, shining bright
A journey to Buddhahood, a path so right.