Category: Chapter 9

• Chapter 9–The Prophesy of the Enlightenment of the Two Thousand Disciples

  

  The Lord looked once more at those two thousand disciples, some still on their journey and others fully realized, all gazing up at him with calm, gentle, and peaceful minds. Then he spoke to the venerable Ānanda: “Do you see, Ānanda, these two thousand monks, some still learning and some who have arrived?” “I do,…

  William Altig

  December 8, 2023

  Chapter 9, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Chapter 9–Rāhula’s Destiny: A Reflection of the Lotus Sutra

  

  Then the Lord turned to the venerable Rāhula-Bhadra and spoke: “Rāhula, in the future, you shall become a Tathāgata, an enlightened one, known by the name ‘The One Going with the Striding Seven-Jeweled Lotus’⁠11[1], an Arhat, endowed with wisdom and virtuous conduct. After honoring and venerating several Tathāgatas equal to the atoms of ten worlds,…

  William Altig

  December 7, 2023

  Chapter 9, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Chapter 9–Ānanda’s Revelation: Recollecting the Path to Supreme Enlightenment

  

  In the gathering were eight thousand Bodhisattvas, new to the path, and a thought arose within them: “We’ve never before witnessed such an extraordinary prophecy for Bodhisattvas, let alone disciples. What could be the reason? What drives this moment?” Sensing their thoughts, the Lord addressed them: “Young seekers of truth, both Ānanda and I conceived…

  William Altig

  December 6, 2023

  Chapter 9, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Chapter 9–Prophecies of Enlightenment: The Destined Path of Ānanda, Rāhula, and the Two Thousand

  

  At that moment, the venerable Ānanda⁠ (Joy/Bliss) was filled with anticipation, wondering if he and the others would receive a similar prophecy. Driven by this thought, he stood, bowed at the Lord’s feet, and spoke these heartfelt words. The venerable Rāhula⁠ (Fetter/Bond) also, feeling the same stirrings of hope, bowed before the Lord and pleaded,…

  William Altig

  December 5, 2023

  Chapter 9, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Day 9 of Our 28-Day Challenge

  The prophecies of Shakyamuni Buddha in Chapter 9 of the Lotus Sutra emphasize the universality of Buddhahood and the potential for enlightenment in all disciples. Key themes include: 1. Every disciple is destined to attain Buddhahood, with their Buddha names reflecting their unique qualities and characteristics. 2. Disciples have crucial roles in upholding, protecting, and…

  William Altig

  May 9, 2023

  Chapter 9, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law