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

In the realm of humanity, my eyes are open wide,
Witnessing empathy’s growth, a beautiful tide.
Hearts expanding, embracing the pain,
Understanding deepening, connections remain.

Empathy, the bridge that binds us all,
A gift to embrace, both great and small.
With open arms, I welcome the unknown,
Embracing diverse perspectives, seeds of understanding sown.

To cultivate empathy, I must listen,
With an open heart, free from judgment’s prison.
Walking in their shoes, feeling what they feel,
Connection formed, wounds begin to heal.

Seeing beyond surface appearance,
Grasping the essence, the sheer resilience.
Understanding struggles, joys, and fears,
Honoring stories, triumphs, and tears.

Through compassion’s lens, I view anew,
The tapestry of diverse hues.
In the mosaic of human existence,
The power to create harmonious resistance.

Bridging gaps that divide,
Building understanding, empathy as guide.
Nurturing connections, both near and far,
Creating a world where we all are stars.

Planting seeds in each interaction,
Empathy’s garden, where understanding takes action.
Curiosity fuels learning and exploration,
Diverse perspectives, life’s invitation.

Engaging in conversations with open mind,
Unraveling stories that bind.
Shared human experience, woven in grace,
Bonds of connection, eternal embrace.

Embracing diverse perspectives, finding,
Wisdom’s wealth, a treasure to unwind.
Through understanding, barriers fall,
Shared humanity’s beauty stands tall.

Cultivating empathy, garden’s bloom,
Watered with kindness, nurtured in each room.
Seeing the world through eyes anew,
Building bridges, connecting me to you.

In our differences, a precious gift,
A chance to grow, uplift, uplift.
Let empathy be the guiding light,
Journeying together, day and night.

Hand in hand, hearts aligned,
In the realm of humanity, empathy shines.
In each interaction, understanding grows,
Creating a world where compassion flows.