Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra

Subject: Analysis of a Spiritual Narrative Featuring Faltering-Voice’s Return and its Impact Summary: This chapter excerpt details the return of the spiritual being known as Faltering-Voice from a journey to the world of Saha. The narrative focuses on his pilgrimage, his interactions with significant figures, and the profound spiritual advancements witnessed upon his return. It…

Subject: Analysis of Chapter 23b from “The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law,” by William Altig, focusing on the enlightened being Faltering-Voice. Summary: This text details the arrival and teachings of Faltering-Voice, an enlightened being (Bodhisattva), who travels from another realm to the Saha-world to share the wisdom of the Lotus of…

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…

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…

Subject: Analysis of a Key Section from the Lotus Sutra Source: Excerpt from Chapter 21b, “The Universal Reach of Enlightenment” from The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law by William Altig 1. Overview This excerpt, a verse within the broader Chapter 21b, focuses on the boundless nature of enlightenment and the transformative…

Subject: Analysis of Excerpts from Chapter 21, “The Luminous Path,” from The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law Source: Excerpts provided from The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law by William Altig I. Overview This document analyzes excerpts from Chapter 21 of William Altig’s rendition of the Lotus Sutra,…