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

In a land of grandeur and might,
A Holy King reigned with wisdom and light.
With justice fair, he was loved by all,
His kingdom flourished, with peace to recall.

The King’s soldiers, brave and bold,
Were awarded treasures, of riches untold.
Mansions grand, and garments fine,
For battles fought, and devils declined.

But there was one treasure, so rare and bright,
A pearl so precious, it shimmered in light.
In the King’s topknot, it was kept with care,
With magic powers, beyond compare.

The King guarded it close, at all hours of day,
Not just any soldier, could take it away.
For to earn its worth, one must be brave,
And prove their mettle, in battles so grave.

Many soldiers tried, to earn the King’s grace,
With bravery and skill, they’d leave their trace.
Against the devils, they’d fight with might,
To protect the kingdom, and show their right.

The bravest and most skilled, they’d earn their prize,
With mansions and garments, and jewels so wise.
But the King searched for more, a true test,
To find the soldier, who’d be the best.

And then, a soldier emerged, with courage untold,
With fearlessness and determination, his story told.
He fought with great might, and won every fight,
Defeating the devils, with victories in sight.

The King watched in awe, as the soldier rose,
With each battle won, his heart overflowed.
And he knew then, this soldier was rare,
Worthy of the pearl, a treasure so fair.

Years went by, of battles and strife,
The soldier fought on, with courage in life.
Defeating the devils, protecting the land,
His victories many, his enemies banned.

So the King, with a heart full of pride,
Gave the soldier the pearl, to hold by his side.
A symbol of honor, a treasure divine,
For the bravest of all, and the most noble of kind.

The soldier felt joy, a heart overflowing,
With gratitude for the gift, so precious and glowing.
The pearl, a treasure, he cradled it near,
Its beauty and strength, so wondrous to bear.

And with a vow, he’d use it well,
To bring peace and love, and a kingdom to dwell.
And so, he rose to great heights,
With wisdom and love, he’d lead with might.

His people loved him, his rule so kind,
And all paid homage, to his heart and mind.
He lived a life, long and bright,
Remembering always, the King’s gift, so right.

This parable, so wise, with a lesson to teach,
Of worth and success, within our reach.
It tells us to conquer, the evils within,
And to serve others, with wisdom and grin.

The precious pearl, a symbol so bright,
Of the ultimate reward, shining so light.
Not material wealth, but inner peace,
Joy and wisdom, a life so seized.

So heed this tale, and take it to heart,
With bravery and love, do your part.
Conquer the evils, within and without,
And find the pearl, peace and joy, no doubt.