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

(A lyrical retelling of Great-Universal-Wisdom-Excellence Buddha’s Enlightenment)

“The Auspicious Dawn of Wisdom” — Song Description

This song is a journey through timeless space and sacred stillness. Inspired by Chapter Seven of the Lotus Sutra, The Auspicious Dawn of Wisdom tells the story of an ancient Buddha whose enlightenment echoes through the cosmos, stirring even heavenly kings and distant worlds. In simple, soulful folk-blues style, the song captures the profound moment when wisdom awakens and all creation responds — flowers falling gently from the heavens, fragrant winds carrying the fragrance of truth, and gods offering homage with reverence.

But this is more than an ancient tale. This song reminds us that awakening is universal. The trembling of countless worlds reflects the breaking of our own inner illusions. The falling flowers and fragrant winds whisper to us that enlightenment is not reserved for the few — it is our birthright and destiny.

With gentle acoustic textures and poetic lyrics, The Auspicious Dawn of Wisdom invites you to slow down, reflect, and feel the deep connection between your heart and the boundless Dharma that touches all beings.

This is a song for seekers, dreamers, and anyone ready to remember:

The dawn of wisdom is always near — just beyond the veil of night.

Lyrics: 
[Verse 1 — In the Vastness of Time]
Ten kalpas passed in silent grace,
Still and deep in wisdom’s place.
The Buddha sat, unmoved, serene,
Awaiting dawn, yet still unseen.

[Chorus — When Wisdom Breaks Through]
Then light arose, worlds shook and sang,
The gates of dark to brightness rang.
The heavens bloomed with flowers rare,
Fragrant winds danced through holy air.

[Verse 2 — The Celestial Offering]
Brahma-kings from realms on high,
Cast blossoms falling from the sky.
Not as rulers, but bowed and meek,
Honoring truth they came to seek.

[Bridge — Beyond Time and Space]
Hundred yojanas wide the glow,
Through endless realms the blessings flow.
Kalpas fade, and yet they feel,
The Dharma’s pulse, profound and real.

[Verse 3 — Gods Lay Down Their Crowns]
From countless worlds, the deities came,
Leaving pleasures, whispering His name.
Offerings made, attachments shed,
For wisdom’s light they bowed their head.

[Chorus — When Wisdom Breaks Through]
Then light arose, worlds shook and sang,
The gates of dark to brightness rang.
The heavens bloomed with flowers rare,
Fragrant winds danced through holy air.

[Instrumental]

[Verse 4 — Beyond the Phantom City]
Illusions fall like withered leaves,
The treasure land no longer deceives.
The phantom fades, yet is not gone,
For all along, it led us on.

[Verse 5 — The Universal Call]
The sixteen sons, with voices clear,
Urged the Buddha for all to hear.
The Lotus blooms in every age,
Across the worlds, from sage to sage.

[Final Chorus — The Eternal Song]
Oh, wisdom dawned, and worlds awoke,
The cosmic dream, the veil broke.
Buddhas past and yet to be,
Sing the Sutra eternally.

[Outro — soft, reflective]
So too, within our hearts today,
The flowers fall and drift away.
Yet fragrant winds remind us still,
The Buddha’s vow, the Dharma’s will.