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

Today, we’re diving into Chapter 21, “Divine Powers of the Tathagata”.🙏✨

1️⃣ This chapter talks about the promise of bodhisattvas-mahasattvas – the enlightened ones – to spread the teachings of the Lotus Sutra🌸, emphasizing its importance in Buddhism. They say “we will expound the Lotus Sutra broadly”.🌎

2️⃣ It also describes the Buddha and other Buddhas showing off divine powers💥. Picture this: “All his pores emitted immeasurable rays of light that illuminated the entire Universe”.✨🌌 This is proof that the teachings in the Lotus Sutra are deeply rooted in the reality of the universe.

3️⃣ Here, the Buddha declares the completeness of his teachings in the Lotus Sutra. He says, “In essence, I have revealed and expounded all the teachings…in the Lotus Sutra”📖.

4️⃣ The Buddha encourages all to accept, read, and spread the Lotus Sutra. He says, “all of you shall single-mindedly practice the Law by accepting, embracing, reading, reciting, explaining, preaching, copying, and transcribing the Lotus Sutra.”👥

5️⃣ Part of Chapter 21 is also told in beautiful poetic stanzas, summarizing the key messages in a harmonious way.🎼📝

To wrap up, this chapter reveals the immense significance of the Lotus Sutra in Buddhism and encourages us to share the path to enlightenment with others.🛤️🙌 The divine powers of the Buddha demonstrate the truth of the Lotus Sutra’s teachings, while the completeness of the teachings underscores the sutra’s importance.💖🕊️

Keep going, friends! We’re on our way to enlightenment, one page at a time.📚🌈

Stay tuned for Day 22! 🙏💕