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

And on that occasion, the Lord uttered the following verse:

A power so vast, it’s beyond our grasp,
In wisdom they stand, in light’s unending clasp,
Their sight knows no bounds, their magic does gleam,
They gladden the earth, a benevolent dream.

Tongues reaching the world, a beam’s radiant dance,
A magical show that enchants at first glance,
To those seeking truth, their astonishment’s a guide,
Towards the enlightenment where wisdom does reside.

A noise they create, snapping fingers with glee,
They call out to all, in all directions they see,
The world’s rapt attention, a signal so grand,
A summon to truth, to where we all stand.

Miraculous qualities, compassion’s embrace,
To excite, to inspire, to keep the Sutra’s pace,
Even when the great Leader’s earthly song ends,
This scripture lives on, its message transcends.

Though thousands of ages I might sing their praise,
Of sons of the Leader, in countless ways,
Their qualities vast, like the infinite sky,
Their merits unfold, never meeting the eye.

They see me, they see chiefs, the world’s Leader gone,
The Bodhisattvas, the classes, a spiritual dawn,
A view that unites, past, present, and all,
A call to revere, to answer life’s call.

He who holds this Sutra, propitiates with care,
Past and future Buddhas, in space’s endless stare,
Worship and vision, all become clear,
Keeping this Sutra, enlightenment’s near.

The truth of the highest, the terrace’s embrace,
Quick understanding, no impediment to face,
A wind that flows free, the law’s deepest soul,
This exalted Sutra, enlightenment’s goal.

Reflection and meaning, connection and grace,
The Sutras speak truth, in time’s boundless space,
Like the moon and the sun, he’ll illuminate all,
Rousing many to rise, to answer the call.

Wise Bodhisattvas, with hearts open wide,
Who keep this Sutra, with nowhere to hide,
Will find their way sure to the enlightened state,
Embracing the path, where love conquers hate.