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

“The Path Is Open” is a heartfelt blend of Blues, Folk, and Gospel. It is inspired by themes of compassion, transformation, and spiritual awakening. The song contains soulful lyrics and rich harmonies. It takes listeners on a journey of self-discovery and universal connection. The song reminds us that the light of enlightenment shines within us all. Rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, this piece addresses the human desire for liberation. It encourages us to walk the path of love and unity together. The Path Is Open features the haunting slide guitar and the uplifting Gospel-style choruses. It delivers a message with meditative clarity. The song invites you to reflect, rise, and share in the collective harmony of all beings.

Lyrics:

I heard the call of wisdom, like a river runnin’ deep,
Said the truth is in the silence, but the climb ain’t for the weak.
Every soul’s a treasure, hidden under life’s decay,
Beneath the dust, there’s gold inside — that’s the Buddha way.

Oh, the path is open, the light is shining through,
It don’t matter where you’re standin’, the Dharma’s calling you.
We’re all walkin’ home together, every step a prayer to start,
When we lift each other higher, we awaken heart to heart.

I once thought I was forgotten, just another voice unheard,
Buried in the shadows, holdin’ broken dreams deferred.
But then the Lotus whispered, “Child, you were born to be free.
The spark inside your darkness is the light of eternity.”

Oh, the path is open, the light is shining through,
It don’t matter where you’re standin’, the Dharma’s calling you.
We’re bound by love unshaken, in the web of all that lives,
To live for more than just ourselves is the greatest gift to give.

I met a wanderer on the open road
With kindness in her eyes and a heavy load.
She said, “Child, don’t you see? Your pain’s not just your own.
But a thread in the quilt of this world we call home.

“So, rise up when you stumble, walk on when you fall,
The Lotus blooms in the muddiest waters of all.
This life ain’t just a journey — it’s the start of a flame.
Light the torch for all others and remember their names.”

Never doubt that you’re worthy, never think you’re too small,
The seed of enlightenment is alive in us all.
So sing it for the children, for the lost and the free,
We’ll build a world of compassion, from sea to shining sea!