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

Within the tapestry of existence, threads entwined,
Interconnected, unity defined.
Recognizing oneness, shared humanity’s call,
Compassion, empathy, love permeate all.

In each living soul, I see myself reflected,
Divinity’s mirror, whole and unaffected.
With this awareness, I navigate this earthly plane,
Embracing connection, both joy and pain.

Interconnectedness brings solace, brings ease,
Illusions shattered, unity’s keys.
For divisions are but constructs of the mind,
Hearts aligned, rhythms intertwined.

With this understanding, compassion takes its place,
Shared burdens, shared joys, I embrace.
A helping hand, a listening ear, I extend,
In their well-being, my own finds mend.

In the web of interconnectedness, responsibility weaves,
Caring for Earth, humanity it conceives.
Choices and actions, their impact is profound,
Shaping our collective fate, world unbound.

Embracing interconnectedness, my heart unfolds,
Divine art, connections enfold.
Love, compassion, shared responsibility’s guide,
A united world, collective divinity resides.