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

“In the Depths of Compassion” is a soul-stirring blues folk song. It incorporates world music influences. The song blends Western and Eastern spiritual traditions. This unique composition showcases a raw, emotive vocal style. The vocals are set against a backdrop of acoustic guitar and sitar-like slide guitar. It also features a fusion of tabla and djembe rhythms. The lyrics draw inspiration from various sacred texts, weaving together themes of compassion, wisdom, and universal truths. The song draws from the Beatitudes and Buddhist sutras to create a tapestry of spiritual insight. It calls listeners to a path of love and understanding. The song features a meditative bridge with multicultural chants. Its powerful, uplifting chorus offers a musical journey. This journey transcends cultural boundaries and speaks to the shared human experience.

“In the Depths of Compassion” is a soulful blues-folk fusion of East and West. It weaves spiritual wisdom into a tapestry of universal love.

Lyrics: 

Verse 1

In sacred texts, where wisdom flows

A common thread, it surely shows

Compassion’s light, a beacon clear

Guides us through both joy and fear

Chorus

Rejoice and be glad, in wisdom’s light

From heaven’s realm to Nirvana’s sight

In every faith, the truth is found

In love and wisdom, we are bound

Verse 2

Blessed are the meek, the humble heart

In gentleness, they play their part

Inheriting the earth’s vast grace

Finding peace in every place

Chorus

Rejoice and be glad, in wisdom’s light

From heaven’s realm to Nirvana’s sight

In every faith, the truth is found

In love and wisdom, we are bound

Verse 3

Blessed are the pure, whose hearts shine bright

Seeing truth in darkest night

The Lotus blooms in minds serene

A vision of the unseen

Chorus

Rejoice and be glad, in wisdom’s light

From heaven’s realm to Nirvana’s sight

In every faith, the truth is found

In love and wisdom, we are bound

Bridge

(Instrumental with chanting)

Om mani padme hum, Kyrie eleison

Peace, Shalom, Salaam, let compassion carry on

Verse 4

Blessed are the merciful, who share

Their kindness heals the wounds laid bare

The Sutra speaks of endless love

A gift from realms of heaven above

Chorus

Rejoice and be glad, in wisdom’s light

From heaven’s realm to Nirvana’s sight

In every faith, the truth is found

In love and wisdom, we are bound

Verse 5

Blessed peacemakers, calm and wise

In every conflict, a truth lies

They turn to peace, a sacred path

Avoiding anger’s fiery wrath

Chorus

Rejoice and be glad, in wisdom’s light

From heaven’s realm to Nirvana’s sight

In every faith, the truth is found

In love and wisdom, we are bound

Verse 6

Blessed are those who suffer for the right

Enduring trials, they see the light

In perseverance, strength they find

A Buddha’s peace, a tranquil mind

Final Chorus

Rejoice and be glad, in wisdom’s light

From heaven’s realm to Nirvana’s sight

In every faith, the truth is found

In love and wisdom, we are bound

In Beatitudes and Lotus lore

The virtues shine forevermore

A call to all, to rise and see

The path of love, eternally