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

“Life Happens Within” is a soulful Blues track inspired by Stoic philosophy and the timeless teachings of the Lotus Sutra. This song explores the journey of inner transformation, resilience, and harmony with life’s ups and downs. Athena is the voice of wisdom and strength in this track. It blends raw emotion. It also includes profound introspection. It reminds us to let go of what we can’t control. We can embrace the freedom within. A must-listen for fans of reflective, empowering Blues.

Verse 1:

Things in themselves, they can’t break me, no,

It’s the weight of my judgment that makes it so.

Life don’t happen to me—it’s impressions I feel,

The truth’s deep inside, that’s the part that’s real.

(Chorus):

Let the world come, let the world go,

The fire of my soul’s the only thing I know.

Freedom’s in my hands, it’s a choice I can make,

Character is fate, every step I take.

Verse 2:

Desire what’s mine, the rest let it fade,

I’m harmonizing with the cards I’ve been played.

Reality bends when the truth is clear,

The Buddha inside whispers in my ear.

(Chorus):

Let the world come, let the world go,

The fire of my soul’s the only thing I know.

Freedom’s in my hands, it’s a choice I can make,

Character is fate, every step I take.

Bridge:

Oh, suffering’s a shadow, it don’t last long,

The rhythm of the Dharma keeps me strong.

I see the burning house, but I’m walking free,

There’s a lotus blooming deep inside of me.

Verse 3:

I can direct what’s near, and let go of the rest,

Each moment’s a chance to put wisdom to the test.

Life flows like the blues, with its rise and fall,

But the truth inside me—it answers the call.

(Chorus):

Let the world come, let the world go,

The fire of my soul’s the only thing I know.

Freedom’s in my hands, it’s a choice I can make,

Character is fate, every step I take.

Outro:

Oh, life happens within, yeah, that’s where it starts,

In the rhythm of my soul, in the beat of my heart.

Reprise Verse 2:

Desire what’s mine, the rest let it fade,

I’m harmonizing with the cards I’ve been played.

Reality bends when the truth is clear,

The Buddha inside whispers in my ear.

Desire what’s mine, the rest let it fade,

I’m harmonizing with the cards I’ve been played.

Reality bends when the truth is clear,

The Buddha inside whispers in my ear.

Oh, life happens within, yeah, that’s where it starts,

In the rhythm of dharma, keeps me strong.