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Chapter 14–The Virtuous Path of the Great Spiritual Seeker
Again, Mañjuśrī, the Great Spiritual Seeker (Bodhisattva Mahāsattva) who lives after the passing away of the Enlightened One (Tathāgata) at the end of time when the true teachings are in decline, is characterized by a lack of envy, dishonesty, or deceit. The one who upholds this Sūtra does not speak ill of other spiritual seekers…
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Chapter 14–The Graceful Proclamation of Wisdom
At that moment, the Lord recited the following verses: The wise man, always at ease,Preaches the law with graceful peace,Seated high on a pulpit prepared,On a spot clean, pretty, and declared. Adorned in a robe of red, so fine,Dyed with colors, a black woolen line,A long undergarment, a dress so neat,His appearance is humble, yet…
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Chapter 14–Mañjuśrī’s Tranquil Dissemination of Wisdom
Further, Mañjuśrī, the Great Spiritual Seeker (Bodhisattva Mahāsattva) who, after the complete passing away of the Enlightened One (Tathāgata) at the end of time, during the last five hundred years when the true teachings are in decline, intends to share this Spiritual Teaching (Dharmaparyāya), must be in a calm and peaceful state of mind. Whether…
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Chapter 14–Guidelines for the Bodhisattva’s Conduct in Adversity
To elaborate on this subject in more depth, the Lord recited the subsequent verses: In times to come, dreadful and vast,The Bodhisattva, firm and steadfast,Wishes to share this Sūtra’s lore,Undaunted, unabashed, forevermore. His course and sphere he must embrace,With purity and retired grace,Kings and princes he must evade,His spiritual path must not be swayed. No…
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Chapter 14–The Warrior of Virtue: A Guide to Bodhisattva Living
Mañjuśrī, a noble prince, asked the Lord: “It seems a tough task, Lord, very tough, what these Great Spiritual Seekers (Bodhisattvas Mahāsattvas) will attempt out of respect for You. How will they spread this Spiritual Teaching (Dharmaparyāya) in the future, at the end of time?” The Lord replied to Mañjuśrī: “A Great Spiritual Seeker (Bodhisattva…
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Chapter 13–The Resolve of the Magical Bodhisattvas
Thereafter the Lord looked towards the eighty hundred thousand Bodhisattvas who were gifted with magical spells and capable of moving forward the wheel that never rolls back. No sooner were those Bodhisattvas regarded by the Lord than they rose from their seats, raised their joined hands towards the Lord, and reflected thus: “The Lord invites…
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Chapter 13–Yasodharā’s Assurance of Enlightenment
Then Yasodharā, the mother of Rahula, felt a pang of disappointment, thinking, “The Lord has not mentioned me.” Understanding her thoughts, the Buddha spoke to her: “Yasodharā, fear not. You will also become a Bodhisattva and a teacher of spiritual law. You will guide ten thousand kotis of others on their paths to enlightenment, and…
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Chapter 13–Gautamī’s Query About Her Enlightenment
Then Gautamī, the noble matron and sister of the Buddha’s mother, stood with six hundred nuns, some seasoned and some in training. She raised her hands towards the Buddha and looked up, her face filled with concern. The Lord asked, “Why do you look so troubled, Gautamī? Why do you gaze at me so intently?”…
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Chapter 13–Exertion
Then Bodhisattva Medicine King, known as Bhaishajya Rāja, and Great Wit, or Mahāpratibhāna, along with twenty hundred thousand fellow Bodhisattvas, spoke before the Buddha: “Dear Lord, please find peace in knowing that after you leave this world, we will share these complex spiritual teachings, these Parāya, with all beings. We recognize that in those times,…
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Chapter 12–The Enlightenment of the Ocean King’s Daughter: A Testament to Transcendent Wisdom
Mañjusrī answered, “In the depths of the sea, I taught only the Lotus Sutra of the True Law, nothing else.” Peak of Wisdom said, “That teaching is profound, subtle, and hard to grasp; no other teaching compares to it. Can anyone truly understand this jewel of wisdom or attain ultimate enlightenment?” Mañjusrī replied, “Yes, there…
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Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 