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

Oh, seekers of wisdom, gather ’round,
In the ten suchnesses, let truth be found,
With open hearts, let us embark,
Upon a journey, to ignite our spark.

The first suchness, the visage we see,
Appearances that shape our reality,
Let us look deeper, and find what’s true,
Beyond the surface, a world anew.

The nature of all, the second embrace,
The essence of life, in time and space,
With wisdom’s light, let us unveil,
The truths concealed, behind the veil.

In the third suchness, the entity’s grace,
A unity profound, in every face,
Empower our hearts, with love’s sweet song,
In the cosmic dance, we all belong.

Power, the fourth, a force untamed,
In every thought and deed, it’s claimed,
Let wisdom guide our actions, pure,
To manifest a world, that will endure.

The fifth, Influence, connections made,
A web of life, in the cosmic shade,
With open hearts, let us unite,
A symphony of love, in wisdom’s light.

Internal Cause, the seeds we sow,
Our thoughts and deeds, in life’s tableau,
With clarity of mind, let us nurture,
A garden of wisdom, a brighter future.

Relation, the seventh, where bonds entwine,
In every encounter, a chance to refine,
Empower our connections, with love and care,
A sacred union, in wisdom’s prayer.

The eighth, Manifest Effect, our choices’ trace,
A testament to the life, we embrace,
With mindful steps, let wisdom flow,
A river of truth, in our hearts to grow.

Latent Effect, the potential inside,
A hidden treasure, awaiting to guide,
Unleash the Power within, and let wisdom rise,
Transforming our lives, to touch the skies.

The tenth, Consistency, unbroken thread,
Through life’s vast tapestry, we’re gently led,
In each moment, let wisdom be our friend,
A guiding light, from beginning to end.

Armed with these suchnesses, our spirits soar,
In the dance of life, we’ll explore,
The secrets of the universe, revealed,
By the wisdom of the ten, our fate is sealed.

In the embrace of truth, let us stand tall,
Together, as one, we shall not fall,
The wisdom of the ten suchnesses, our shield,
In the cosmic journey, our hearts are healed.

For in each step, with wisdom, we grow,
A radiant light, forever to glow,
The ten suchnesses, a beacon in the night,
Guiding us forward, in love and light.