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

Once upon a time, there was a traveler who set out on a journey to find the ultimate truth. Along the way, the traveler encountered many obstacles and challenges that tested her faith and understanding. At times, the traveler was tempted to give up, feeling lost and uncertain of the path ahead. One day, the…

You spoke of a quest to purify,To teach and spread the Buddha’s light,We heard your words but chose to deny,For we believed our truth was right. “All things are void,” we did proclaim,“Nothing appears or disappears,No larger or smaller, all the same,No attachments or craving fears.” And so we shunned the Bodhisattva way,Believing we had…

Once upon a time, there was a wealthy elder who lived in a distant city. He was advanced in age, and his wealth was immeasurable – he had many lands, properties, and servants. His house was massive, but there was only one door. Many people lived in the house, and the halls and rooms were…

Once upon a time, there was a villager named Raj who lived in a small hut in the outskirts of a bustling town. Raj was a hardworking man, but he was constantly plagued by a deep sense of dissatisfaction. No matter how much he worked or what he achieved, he could not shake this feeling.…

Once upon a time, there was a young man named Raj who lived in a small village at the foothills of a mountain range. Raj was a hardworking and kind person, but he was plagued by a deep sense of unfulfilled desire. He craved more wealth, more status, and more pleasure in his life, and…

The true aspect of reality,Is that of birthless and deathless clarity,What is sin? What is blessing?My mind is effortlessly empty, confessing.Hence sin and blessing have no master,Only the truth of all realities, a shining caster.Of non-abiding nor decaying,In this manner we should repent, we should be praying.Meditate upon the mind that has no real mind,Understand…

Oh Universal Worthy, we beseech, Five hundred years since Tathagata’s parinirvana breach, Those who embrace, accept, read, and recite The Lotus Sutra, should be seen in a new light. For before long, they shall arrive, At the sanctuaries of enlightenment, they shall thrive, Vanquishing armies of devils with ease, Attaining Supreme Perfect Enlightenment, the mind…

Oh great King, you must know true A good friend is the reason, it’s not new The cause and condition to meet a Buddha And awaken the desire to attain Supreme Perfect Enlightenment, the big kahuna Through friendship, one’s life can be transformed To meet the enlightened and be conformed The power of a friend…

In the world’s vast teachings, the Lotus Sutra stands tall, Guiding us towards a state that’s pure and all, The Eightfold Path, with its principles so clear, Leading us to enlightenment, with a goal so dear. The first step, right understanding is key,The Four Noble Truths, we must clearly see,Suffering, its cause, and its end…

Oh Bhagavat, divine and pure, The dharani, incantation sure, Recited by Buddhas far and wide, As countless as Ganges’ sands collide. Harm not the Teachers of the Law, For in doing so, you harm much more. You harm the Buddhas, great and true, And all they stand for, and all they do. The power of…