Category: Chapter 17
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Chapter 17–Maitreya’s Verses of Revelation and Celebration
On that occasion, Maitreya, the great spiritual leader, and Bodhisattva, recited the following verses: Wondrous is the law the Guide has shared,A truth unseen, a life unpaired,The Leaders’ majesty so grand,Infinite life, a timeless strand. Upon hearing this sacred decree,Thousands rejoice in harmony,True children of the World’s Great Guide,Their hearts with gladness open wide. Some…
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Chapter 17–The Infinite Merit: A Journey Towards Enlightenment
As the teachings about the infinite lifespan of the Enlightened One were shared, countless beings found wisdom and understanding. The Lord then spoke to Maitreya, a great spiritual leader: “While these teachings were being shared, Ajita, many spiritual seekers—vast as the sands of a great river—have embraced the eternal truth that has no beginning. A…
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Day 17 for Our 28-Day Challenge
Chapter 17 of the Lotus Sutra, titled “Distinctions in Merits,” details the benefits of understanding and embracing the eternal lifespan of the Buddha and the Lotus Sutra itself. The chapter is divided into three parts, each highlighting different aspects of the Buddha’s teachings. In the first section, Shakyamuni Buddha discusses the rewards of learning about…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 