Category: Chapter 22
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The Ancient Secret to Patience When No One Will Listen
An Ancient Text on What to Do When You’re Misunderstood It’s a uniquely human frustration. You have a profound idea, a piece of hard-won wisdom, or a helpful insight that you believe could genuinely help someone. You share it with care, hoping for a spark of connection or understanding. Instead, you’re met with a blank…
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The Lotus of the True Law Teachings and The Charge to Preserve It
Subject: Analysis of key themes and teachings within Chapter 22d of the Lotus Sutra. Sources: Excerpt from “The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law,” by William Altig, specifically Chapter 22d – The Lotus of the True Law Teaching and The Charge to Preserve It Executive Summary: This chapter of the Lotus Sutra…
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Honoring the Relics and The Further Devotion of One-who-Views-All-Beings-with-Love”
Subject: Detailed analysis of Chapter 22c, focusing on themes of devotion, sacrifice, the superiority of the Lotus Sutra, and the path to enlightenment. Introduction: This document analyzes excerpts from “Chapter 22c – Honoring the Relics and The Further Devotion of One-who-Views-All-Beings-with-Love”. This chapter from the Lotus Sutra highlights the profound devotion and sacrifices of the…
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The Ultimate Sacrifice and Rebirth
Source: Excerpts from Chapter 22b – “The Ultimate Sacrifice and Rebirth” 1. Overview This chapter excerpt details the story of a Bodhisattva, One-who-Views-All-Beings-with-Love (also referred to as Understanding-the-Essence-of-the-Star’s-Radiance), who performs an extraordinary act of self-immolation as an ultimate offering to the Tathagata (Buddha) and the sacred teachings of the Lotus of the True Law. The…
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Ancient Devotion of Medicine King Bodhisattva
Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Analysis of “The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law,” by William Altig – Chapter 22a: Ancient Devotion of Medicine King Bodhisattva Introduction: To summarizes the key narrative points and spiritual themes within Chapter 22a of the provided text, focusing on the story of the Bodhisattva Sarvasattvapriyadarsana (One-who-Views-All-Beings-with-Love)…
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Chapter 22d–The Lotus of the True Law Teaching and The Charge to Preserve It
The Lotus of the True Law is a savior from all fears and pains. It’s a refreshing tank for the thirsty, a warming fire for the cold, clothing for the naked, a guide for travelers, a mother’s care, a boat across troubled waters, a healer for the sick, a lamp in the darkness, a treasure…
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Chapter 22c–Honoring the Relics and The Further Devotion of One-who-Views-All-Beings-with-Love
Thereupon, Understanding-the-Essence-of-the-Star’s-Radiance, One-who-Views-All-Beings-with-Love, perceiving that Radiance-of-the-Moon’s-Pure-Light, the Tathagata, had expired, made a pyre of Uragasara sandal-wood and burnt the body of the Tathagata. When he saw that the body was burnt to ashes and the fire extinct, he took the bones and wept, cried, and lamented. After having wept, cried, and lamented, Understanding-the-Essence-of-the-Star’s-Radiance, One-who-Views-All-Beings-with-Love caused…
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Chapter 22b–The Ultimate Sacrifice and Rebirth
After those twelve years, he wrapped his body in divine garments and bathed it in oil. With his mind filled with devotion, he set his body ablaze as an offering to honor the Tathagata and the sacred teachings of the Lotus of the True Law. The flames from his blazing body brightened eighty worlds, as…
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Chapter 22a Ancient Devotion of Medicine King Bodhisattva
At that moment, the enlightened being, Understanding-the-Essence–of–the-Star’s-Radiance, asked the Lord, “Why, O Lord, does the enlightened being Medicine King continue his journey in this world of suffering, fully knowing the countless challenges he must face? Could you, the Tathagata, tell us about the path and responsibilities of Medicine King? By hearing it, all present, including…
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Hey there, buddy! 🙋♂️ We’re on day 22 of our Lotus Sutra challenge, and it’s getting really exciting! 🎉
So, here’s the gist of today’s chapter, “Entrustment”. 📖 It’s all about Buddha sharing his wisdom, which he’s been gathering for, like, forever! 🌌 He’s passing the baton to us, saying, “Hey, take this knowledge and spread the good vibes!” 🌼🌍 The Lotus Sutra is a big deal in Buddhism, and this chapter is super…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 