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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…
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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…
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Chapter 25e–The Giantesses’ Vow: A Covenant of Eternal Protection
Then a group of giantesses—Lamba, Vilamba, Kutadanti, Pushpadanti, Makutadanti, Kesini, Akala, Maladhari, Kunti, Sarvasattvogahara, and Hariti—approached the Lord, each with their children and entourage. They declared in unison: “We, too, will protect those who uphold these teachings. We’ll ensure they remain safe from anyone seeking to harm them.” Together, they presented the Lord with a…
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Chapter 25d–Virudhaka’s Spell of Unyielding Guardianship
Another ruler of the cardinal directions, Virudhaka, was present at the gathering. Surrounded by countless legions of Kumbhandas, he stood up, draped his robe over one shoulder, and with clasped hands, spoke to the Lord: “I, too, will offer protective spells to benefit all people and especially safeguard those qualified preachers who uphold these teachings.…
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Chapter 25c–Guardian Vaisravana’s Celestial Spells of Protection
Then Vaisravana, one of the Four Heavenly Kings who guard the cardinal directions, spoke to the Lord: “I will also offer protective spells to benefit those who preach these teachings. Out of compassion, I will ensure their safety and protection. The spells are: “In ‘atte’ and ‘natte,’ find courage anew,‘Vanatte anade,’ let peace flow through…
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Chapter 25b–The Invincible Spells of Bodhisattva Pradanasura
Then, Bodhisattva Pradanasura (known as “Generous Hero) spoke to the Lord: “I, too, will offer protective spells for the benefit of those who preach these teachings. These spells will guard them against any who seek to harm them—be it demons, giants, goblins, sorcerers, imps, or ghosts. None of these entities will find an opportunity to…
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Chapter 25a–Divine Incantations:The Universal Promise of Protection
Bodhisattva Bhaishajya Rāja stood up, draped his robe over one shoulder, knelt on one knee, and with clasped hands, asked the Lord: “How much spiritual merit will a person gain, whether a young man or woman, who either memorizes or keeps a written copy of the Lotus Sutra?” The Lord responded: “Imagine, Bhaishajya Rāja, if…
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Chapter 24c–Verses of Illumination: Akshayamati’s Ode to Avalokitesvara
Then Akshayamati, with joy in his heart, uttered the following verses: O thou with eyes so clear and kind,Wisdom, knowledge, compassion combined,Lovely in face and in eyes divine,Pity and grace in thee intertwine. Pure one, shining, free from night,Radiant as sun’s unyielding light,Blaze of fire, thy course a grace,Spreading thy luster all through space. Joyous…
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Chapter 24b–Echoes of Compassion: Verses on the Infinite Mercy of Avalokitesvara
And at that profound moment, the Lord expressed his thoughts through the following verses: Kitradhvaga questioned with mind so unsealed,“Why is Avalokitesvara so named and revealed?” Akshayamati, with insight’s deep ocean vast,Replied to Kitradhvaga, “Listen to the past: Learn from my words, see how the vow was fulfilled,Through inconceivable eons, and Buddhas instilled. To hear,…
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Chapter 24a–The Infinite Mercy of Avalokitesvara
Akshayamati stood before the Lord, whose name translates to Inexhaustible Awareness. His upper robe draped over one shoulder, his hands joined in adoration, he posed a question filled with curiosity: “O Lord, why does this particular name know the great and compassionate Bodhisattva Mahasattva Avalokitesvara?” The Lord responded with a tone of profound wisdom: “Inexhaustible…
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Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 