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

The Buddha, Sākyamuni, gave Samantabhadra a nod of approval, saying, “Well done, Samantabhadra. Your intentions are like a philanthropist dedicating resources to make the world a better place. Your compassion and kindness are extraordinary. Those who connect with you will feel like they’ve met me, heard my teachings, and received my blessings. It’s like a virtual meeting with a revered mentor even if they can’t be there in person.”

“People who resonate with you, Samantabhadra, won’t be drawn to shallow pursuits. They won’t be interested in superficial entertainment or harmful professions. It’s like someone deeply into personal development losing interest in reality TV or gossip. Their integrity and natural goodness will shine through.”

“Negative emotions like jealousy or pride won’t hold these teachers back. They’ll be content and focused, like athletes who don’t let anything distract them from their game. Those who come across such teachers should know they are future leaders, destined to make a significant impact.”

“However, those who mislead or openly criticize these teachers will face consequences. It’s like smearing someone’s reputation online and then facing backlash. Their actions will have visible repercussions.”

“Even a harsh word against these devoted teachers is a grave mistake. So, people should respect these individuals, as they would to a revered leader.”

As the chapter on the Encouragement of Samantabhadra was being explained, a countless number of Bodhisattvas—akin to the grains of sand in the Ganges River—acquired the powerful spell “Āvarta^⁠.” It’s like a massive online course where hundreds of thousands unlock a life-changing skill simultaneously, empowered to make a significant impact.