Category: Chapter 15

• The Savior You’re Waiting For Is You: An Ancient Buddhist Text’s Radical Message

  

  Introduction: Who Will Save Our World? In times of turmoil, it’s a deeply human response to feel overwhelmed by the world’s problems. We look at widespread conflict, suffering, and uncertainty and hope for a hero—a brilliant leader, a revolutionary movement, or even a divine savior—to arrive and set things right. We wait for someone else…

  William Altig

  October 28, 2025

  Chapter 15, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Bodhisattvas from Underground, Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Boundless Practices, Chapter Fifteen, daimoku, Emerging from the Earth (Jūji-yujuppon), Essential Teaching, Eternal Buddha, Firmly Established Practices, Jōgyō, kosen-rufu, Latter Day of the Law, Lotus Sūtra, Maitreya Bodhisattva, Mappō, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, Nichiren Buddhism, Original Gate (honmon), Pure Practices, Sahā world, Superior Practices, Tendai school, Theoretical Teaching (Shakumon), True Self (shinga), Viśiṣṭacāritra, Votary of the Lotus Sūtra, Zen school, Śākyamuni Buddha

• 5 Mind-Bending Concepts from an Ancient Buddhist Text That Will Change How You See Time

  

  Introduction: Are You a Prisoner of Time? Do you ever feel like you’re in a battle with the clock? Some days, time drags on endlessly. On others, it flies by, leaving you wondering where the hours went. We live by schedules and deadlines, constantly feeling that we are running out of time. It’s a universal…

  William Altig

  October 27, 2025

  Chapter 15, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Aeon, Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Buddhist cosmology, Chapter Fifteen, cosmic time, Dōgen, Eternal Buddha, Half-Day Aeon, Impermanence, kalpa, liberation, Lotus Sūtra, Mahāyāna Buddhism, Nichiren Buddhism, Non-Duality, Saṃsāra, Skillful Means, Soteriology, Spiritual Koan, Suffering Dukkha, Temporal Paradox, Tiantai School, Time Relativity, upāya, Welling Forth from the Earth, Zen Interpretation, Zhiyi, Śākyamuni Buddha

• The Vow, The Foe, and The Final Crew

  

  The Buddha spoke, “I’m leaving soon; the world will turn to night, Who will guard my teaching, and keep the truth alight?”   A million bright disciples, from shining worlds afar, Stepped up and made a promise, reaching for a star. The Messenger’s Promise (Chapter 13): “We are your loyal messengers, so do not worry now! We’ll spread the sacred…

  William Altig

  October 5, 2025

  Chapter 13, Chapter 15, poems, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Abhaya, Bhaiṣajyarāja, Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Encouraging Devotion, Essential Teaching, Fearless Vow, Lotus Sūtra Chapter 13, Mappō, Miao-lo Classification, Not Sparing Body and Life, propagation, Superficial Connection, Theoretical Teaching, Three Powerful Enemies

• A 25-Year-Old Father with 100-Year-Old Sons: 3 Shocking Truths from an Ancient Buddhist Text

  

  Introduction: The Puzzle at the Heart of the Lotus Sūtra Ancient spiritual texts are often filled with baffling paradoxes. These seemingly impossible scenarios aren’t mistakes; they are deliberate puzzles designed to shatter our ordinary understanding and reveal a deeper, more profound truth. One of the most striking examples of this comes from the Lotus Sūtra,…

  William Altig

  September 24, 2025

  Chapter 15, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Analogy of the Young Father, Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Chapter 15 Emerging from the Earth, Chapter 16 Life Span, Eternal Buddha, expedient means, Hōben, Lotus Sūtra, Mahayana Buddhism, Maitreya Bodhisattva, Nichiren Buddhism, Parable of the Skilled Physician, Paradox of the Young Father and Old Sons, Shakyamuni Buddha, Sincere Questioning, Superior Practices, Tendai school

• Maitreya’s Perplexity and the Eternal Buddha in the Lotus Sutra

  

  Date: August 27, 2025 Subject: Review of Chapter 15 of the Lotus Sutra, focusing on Maitreya’s inquiry and the revelation of the Eternal Buddha. Key Themes: I. Introduction: The Cosmic Unveiling and Maitreya’s Inquiry Chapter 15 of the Lotus Sutra, “Welling Forth from the Earth,” sets a dramatic stage with a vast assembly of Bodhisattvas…

  William Altig

  September 5, 2025

  Chapter 15, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Bodhisattvas Welling Forth from Earth, Buddha-nature, Changing Poison into Medicine, Eternal Buddha, Inherent Buddhahood, Latter Day of the Law, Lotus Sutra Chapter 15, Maitreya Bodhisattva, Maitreya’s Verse, Mystic Law, Nichiren Buddhism, One Vehicle (Ekayana), Origin Teaching (Honmon), Original Enlightenment (Hongaku), Saha world, Shakyamuni Buddha, Sincere Questioning, Skillful Means (Upaya), Three Buddha Bodies, Tiantai School, Trace Teaching (Shakumon), Vulture Peak, Young Father Ancient Sons Analogy

• Maitreya’s Questions and the Revelation of Eternal Buddhahood in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  Date: August 9, 2025 Subject: An analysis of Maitreya’s questions in Chapter 15 of the Lotus Sūtra, Shakyamuni Buddha’s response, and subsequent interpretations across various Buddhist traditions (Tiantai, Nichiren, Zen). 1. Executive Summary Maitreya’s profound questions in Chapter 15 (“Emerging from the Earth”) of the Lotus Sūtra serve as a pivotal narrative device, prompting Shakyamuni…

  William Altig

  August 9, 2025

  Chapter 15, Chapter 16, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Buddha, Buddha-nature, Buddhism, Chapter 15 “Emerging from the Earth”, Chapter 16 “The Life Span of the Tathāgata”, Compassionate Pedagogy, Dharma-nature, Dōgen, Essential Teaching, Eternal Buddhahood, Faith and Inquiry, Immeasurable Lifespan, Innate Enlightenment, Latter Day of the Law, Lotus Sutra, Mahayana Buddhism, Maitreya, Meditation, Mentor-Disciple Bond, middle way, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, Nichiren Buddhism, Nichiren Daishonin, Nirvana, Original Buddha, Philosophy, Religion, Shakyamuni Buddha, Spiritual Practice, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, Tiantai, Trace Teaching, universal salvation, zen, Zhiyi

• The Catalytic Power of Inquiry and the Eternal Buddha in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  Date: July 28, 2025 Subject: Review of “Lotus Sūtra: Questioning and Faith” essay, focusing on key themes and insights from the Lotus Sūtra, particularly Chapters 15 and 16. Source Documents: Executive Summary: The reviewed essay, “Lotus Sūtra: Questioning and Faith,” is highly commended for its “thoroughly researched, textually accurate, and philosophically sophisticated” analysis of Chapters…

  William Altig

  July 28, 2025

  Chapter 15, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Unlocking the Lotus Sutra: Insights from Chapter Fifteen

  

  The Profound Revelations of Lotus Sutra Chapter Fifteen – “Emerging from the Earth” This briefing synthesizes the core themes, most important ideas, and factual points from the provided sources on Chapter Fifteen (“Emerging from the Earth”) of the Lotus Sutra. This chapter marks a pivotal transition in the Sutra, shifting from “provisional teachings” (shakumon) to…

  William Altig

  July 25, 2025

  Chapter 15, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Bodhisattva Practice, Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Boundless Practices, Changing Poison into Medicine, compassionate action, Dharmakaya., Emerging from the Earth, Essential Teaching, Eternal Buddha, Firmly Established Practices, Honmon, Karmic Connection, Latter Day of the Law, Life Span Chapter, Lotus Sutra Chapter 15, Mahayana Buddhism, Maitreya Bodhisattva, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, Nichiren Buddhism, Pure Practices, Roots of Good, Saha world, Shakumon, spiritual awakening, Superior Practices, Tiantai Buddhism, Trace Teaching, Transformation, Universal Enlightenment, Universal Potential

• The Power of Faith and Patient Practice: Unlocking the Ultimate Dharma in the Lotus Sūtra’s Chapter Fifteen

  

  I. Introduction: The Lotus Sūtra and the Call to Engaged Faith A. The Apex of Mahayana Teachings The Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, commonly known as the Lotus Sūtra, occupies a position of paramount importance within the vast corpus of Mahayana Buddhist scriptures. Revered across East Asia and beyond, it is often hailed as the “King of…

  William Altig

  May 2, 2025

  Chapter 15, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Buddha Nature, Chapter 15, compassionate action, Dharma, Ekayana, Emerging from the Earth, emptiness, faith, five balas, Gohonzon, Honmon, Ichinen Sanzen, karuṇā, kṣānti-pāramitā, Lotus Sutra, Mahayana Buddhism, Mappō, Mystic Law, Myōhō-renge-kyo, Nichiren, One Vehicle, patient practice, prajñā, Prajnaparamita, Shakumon, Skillful Means, spiritual powers, Tendai, Three Truths, Tiantai, Upaya, wisdom, śraddhā-bala, śūnyatā

• Arouse Your Power of Faith

  

  A soulful blues-pop anthem inspired by the Lotus Sūtra (Chapter 15), delivered in a laid‑back 100 bpm swing groove. Over warm Rhodes piano, gently brushed drums, and tasteful guitar licks, the lyrics call listeners to ignite their inner spark of faith and practice patience in every act of kindness. This uplifting track blends earnest vocals with…

  William Altig

  April 24, 2025

  Chapter 15, music

  blues-pop, Dharma, faith, Inspiration, Kindness, Lotus Sutra, Patience, Spiritual, swing, Uplifting