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The Lotus Sutra University: A Conceptual and Pedagogical Framework for the Ekayāna Academy
I. The University Core: Foundations in the One Vehicle (Ekayāna) The conceptual framework for a university based on the Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra (The Lotus Sutra) requires the establishment of a core philosophical identity that dictates its mission, governance, and temporal orientation. This core is defined by the doctrine of Ekayāna (One Vehicle), transforming the institution…
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Why a Buddhist Demon’s Violent Threat is Really a Lesson in Compassion
We often turn to sacred texts expecting to find words of peace and solace. It can be jarring, then, to encounter a passage that sounds like a violent threat, especially when it comes from beings vowing to protect a sacred teaching. How can a demon’s harsh vow to split someone’s head into seven pieces become…
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The Buddha’s ‘Most Arrogant’ Statement Is Actually His Most Compassionate
We’ve all encountered it. That person who declares they are unsurpassed, the best, the one with all the answers. Our natural reaction is often one of suspicion and skepticism. Such claims tend to trigger our distrust, and we dismiss them as pure arrogance—an inflated sense of self-worth born of ego. We are conditioned to see…
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The Ancient Secret to Finding Wisdom in Everyone You Meet
In our modern world, we are constantly navigating a sea of information and advice. From experts and influencers to friends and family, everyone has an opinion on how we should live, work, and find happiness. This endless stream of conflicting guidance can leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. Who should we trust? Where can we…
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Are You Playing in a Burning House? A Buddhist Parable on the Danger of Blissful Ignorance
Modern life is a masterclass in distraction. Our days are filled with ambitions to chase, desires to satisfy, and an endless stream of entertainment to keep us occupied. We run from one goal to the next, building careers, seeking pleasure, and accumulating experiences, all while feeling productively engaged with the world. We are, by all…
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The Buddha’s Guide to Escaping a Prison That Isn’t There
We often feel trapped by the circumstances of our daily lives, stuck in a routine or a struggle that feels like a prison. It’s a natural human impulse to search for an escape, to dream of a more peaceful, perfect place. An ancient teaching from the Lotus Sūtra, however, offers a radical alternative: freedom isn’t…
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Your Existence is Infinite: Three Liberating Truths from the Lotus Sūtra
We move through our days shadowed by the sense that time is running out, that the clock is always ticking toward an inevitable end. But what if this perception of a single, fleeting lifetime is a profound misunderstanding? An ancient passage from the Lotus Sūtra offers a radically liberating perspective on the true nature of…
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This Ancient Sutra Isn’t a Book—It’s a Voice. Here’s What It Says.
In our modern world, how can we truly access the wisdom of great teachers who lived thousands of years ago? It has been 2,500 years since the Buddha Śākyamuni walked the Earth, a gap of time so vast it can feel like an unbridgeable silence. How can a voice that has long since disappeared continue…
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Why the Buddha Claimed to Die: A Surprising Lesson on Motivation from the Lotus Sutra
We’ve all felt it. It is a profound paradox of the human heart: we often discover the true value of a thing only in its perceived absence. This strange quirk of human psychology is central to one of the most profound and surprising teachings in Buddhist philosophy. What if the historical Buddha’s death wasn’t an…
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The Surprising Truth a Buddhist Text Reveals About Your Character
1.0 Introduction: The Echoes in Our Actions Have you ever wondered why you are drawn to certain ideas, ethical principles, or spiritual practices? What is it within us that seeks out meaning or gravitates toward a path of kindness and wisdom? An ancient verse from the Buddhist Lotus Sūtra offers a profound perspective on this…
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Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 