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

In Chapter 28 of the Lotus Sutra, the Buddha Shakyamuni teaches about the importance of the Lotus Sutra and the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy. The Buddha explains that the Lotus Sutra is the highest and most profound teaching of Buddhism, and that it is the only teaching that can lead to enlightenment. He also teaches that the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy is a great bodhisattva who has vowed to protect the Lotus Sutra and to help others achieve enlightenment.

The Bodhisattva Universal Worthy is a symbol of the power of vows and action. He is a reminder that we can all achieve great things if we are willing to make a commitment and take action. The Bodhisattva Universal Worthy is also a reminder of the importance of compassion and wisdom. He is a model of how we can use our compassion to help others and our wisdom to guide us on the path to enlightenment.

The Lotus Sutra is a powerful teaching that can help us to transform our lives. It can help us to overcome negative emotions, fulfill our prayers and dreams, and achieve enlightenment. The Lotus Sutra is a gift from the Buddha, and it is our responsibility to share it with others.

The Bodhisattva Universal Worthy

The Bodhisattva Universal Worthy is a bodhisattva who is often depicted as riding a white elephant. He is a symbol of the practice and meditation of the Bodhisattva path, and is often associated with making great vows and performing virtuous actions.

The story of the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy begins in the land of the Buddha named King of Precious Dignity and Superior Virtue. The Bodhisattva Universal Worthy was moved by the profound teachings of the Lotus Sutra, and he embarked on a journey to the Saha world to listen to the teachings once more.

Upon his arrival, the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy approached the Buddha Shakyamuni with reverence and humility. He sought the Buddha’s wisdom and asked about the power of the Lotus Sutra. The Buddha bestowed the dharani upon him, a mystical formula for the protection of the sutra’s practitioners.

Inspired, the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy made a solemn vow to the Buddha. He pledged that he would use his divine powers to guard and protect the Lotus Sutra and ensure its teachings would be spread throughout the world. He also committed to safeguarding its practitioners, ensuring they could study and practice without hindrance.

After hearing the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy’s pledge, the Buddha laid out the four conditions necessary for men and women to acquire the Lotus Sutra after his final nirvana. These conditions were: being protected by the Buddhas, having cultivated numerous virtuous roots, having entered the clusters of right concentration, and having awakened the aspiration to save all living beings.

Over time, the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy became a symbol of excellent vows, actions, and meditation. He represented the commitment and dedication required to propagate the Lotus Sutra’s teachings. His vow of protection extended to all practitioners of the sutra, and his actions served as a shining example of how one’s devotion to Buddhist principles can make a significant impact on the world.

Through this journey, the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy embodied the principles of selflessness, compassion, and the pursuit of wisdom. His story continues to inspire those who seek to follow the Bodhisattva path, encouraging them to make their own vows, perform virtuous deeds, and strive towards enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings.

Let’s continue spreading the Lotus Sutra’s teachings for the benefit of all beings.