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

In “The Fisherman’s Net,” a riverbank showdown unfolds: a fisherman mends his craft while a stranger urges a wild, reckless cast. This bluesy folk tune threads free will through skillful hands, with a rolling melody and soulful grit. It’s a tale of bending with the current—because the river rewards those who listen. Ideal for a quiet night or a long, open-road drive.

Lyrics:
[Verse]
Down by the river where the waters bend
A fisherman sat with a net to mend
A stranger came
With fire in his eye
Said
“Cast it wide
Don’t question why.”

[Verse 2]
The fisherman said
“I know my trade
The catch is meager
But it’s honest paid.”
The stranger laughed
“Let the river choose
Free will’s a cage if you’re born to lose.”

[Chorus]
Throw the net where wisdom flows
Follow the current where the truth bestows
Free will’s the line you weave with care
Skillful hands shape what grows there

[Verse 3]
The stranger seized the net
Cast it afar
Into deep waters
Where the shadows spar
The line pulled taut
But his hands let slip
The weight was too much
And the net would rip

[Verse 4]
The fisherman rose
With a steady hand
Pulled the net back
Brought the fish to land
Said
“It ain’t the depth
But the patience
Friend
The river gives
When you learn to bend.”

[Chorus]
Throw the net where wisdom flows
Follow the current where the truth bestows
Free will’s the line you weave with care
Skillful hands shape what grows there