Category: Chapter 26

• Chapter 26d–Guidance Towards Enlightenment: King Subhavyūha’s Spiritual Awakening

  

  The Enlightened One, “The One of Resonant Voice, Bedecked with Stars and Blossoms, Profound in Wisdom,” responded to King Subhavyūha, “You speak the truth, noble king. Those with a foundation of goodness will always find true spiritual companions, no matter where they are born or reborn. Such friends will guide them toward ultimate enlightenment. It’s…

  William Altig

  February 16, 2024

  Chapter 26, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Chapter 26c–The Royal Blessing: A Leap Towards Enlightenment

  

  After their celestial performance, the young princes Vimalagarbha⁠ and Vimalanetra⁠ descended from the sky and went to their mother. Hands clasped together, they said, “Mom, we’ve opened our father’s eyes to higher wisdom. We’ve been his spiritual guides. Now it’s time for us to fully embrace our spiritual calling in the presence of the Enlightened…

  William Altig

  February 15, 2024

  Chapter 26, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Chapter 26b–The Miraculous Proof: A Journey to Spiritual Awakening

  

  The young princes were eager to hear this teaching. They went to their mother and said, “We wish to listen to the spiritual teachings of “The One of Resonant Voice, Bedecked with Stars and Blossoms, Profound in Wisdom.” Queen Vimaladatta cautioned, “Your father respects the Brahmins, so he might not let you go.” The young…

  William Altig

  February 14, 2024

  Chapter 26, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Chapter 26a–Ancient Devotion: The Value of True Friendship

  

  Then, the Enlightened One spoke to the gathered spiritual seekers: Long ago, in a time so distant it can’t be measured, a great spiritual leader emerged. He was known as “The One of Resonant Voice, Bedecked with Stars and Blossoms, Profound in Wisdom⁠,” a fully enlightened being gifted in wisdom and ethical living. This occurred…

  William Altig

  February 13, 2024

  Chapter 26, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• 🎵 Chanting for Protection: Unpacking the Magic of Chapter 26 in the Lotus Sutra 🌺

  Hey friends! 🌞💫 Day 26 of our Lotus Sutra reading challenge and we are almost there! 📖 Today, we’re discussing Chapter 26, also known as Dharani. 🕉️ What are dharanis, you ask? 💭 They’re kind of like mantras, chants that are believed to carry deep spiritual meaning and bring protection. 🛡️ In this chapter, Buddha…

  William Altig

  May 26, 2023

  Chapter 26, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

• Words of Protection: Exploring the Power of Incantations in Chapter 26 of the Lotus Sutra

  “O Bhagavat! The dharani is the divine incantation recited by the Buddhas as numerous as 6.2 billion Ganges’ sands. Therefore, if anyone were to assault or harm the teachers of the law, then he would have assaulted or harmed the Buddhas.” LS 26:1.6 This passage is from the Lotus Sutra, one of the most influential…

  William Altig

  April 26, 2023

  Chapter 26, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law