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

Avoiding greedy and conceited monks requires one to be aware of their behavior and to exercise caution when dealing with them. Here are some steps that may be taken to avoid such individuals: Remember, it’s important to be respectful and kind in all interactions, even when dealing with individuals who may not be acting in…

The Lotus Sutra chapter 13, a guide so true, Encouragement to Embrace the Law, for me and you. It highlights the power of a great vow, To spread its teachings, no matter what obstacles may show. Bodhisattvas vow to spread its word, With perseverance, not to be deterred. In the future, two nuns will become…

Siddhartha, young and true of heart, Embarked on a journey from the start, To find enlightenment, to reach the goal, And learn the ways to make his soul whole. He traveled far, he talked to wise, And learned of paramitas, ten in size. Generosity, ethics, patience, too, Diligence, concentration, wisdom too. Skillful means, aspiration, power…

The Lotus Sutra, a guide to enlightenment Chapter 12, Devadatta, its message so bright Shakyamuni Buddha, a king in his past Abandoned his throne, a vow to last To serve the seer who taught him the way A thousand years, he learned day by day Devadatta, the former seer in sight A friendship so strong,…

Once there was a dragon girl so young and fair, With scales so bright, her eyes shone like a pair, Of diamonds in the sun, as she swam in the sea, Her kin looked up to her, full of joy and glee. One day, she heard of a wondrous, sacred place, A realm where all…

The great teacher Miao-lo said, “You should understand that one’s life and its environment at a single moment encompass the three thousand realms. Therefore, when one attains the Buddha way, one puts oneself in accord with this fundamental principle, and one’s body and mind at a single moment pervade the entire real of phenomena.” The…

Treasure Tower soaring high above, A voice is heard with praise so true, For Shakyamuni’s teachings bright, The Lotus Sutra’s guiding light. Bodhisattva asks with curious mind, The reason for this tower to find, The Buddha speaks of Abundant Treasures, His vow to praise the Sutra measures. With light from between his brows, Shakyamuni calls…

Enlightenment is a beautiful and mysterious journey of self-discovery, where you gain a profound understanding of the nature of reality and transcend your ego and attachment to material things. Whether you’re just beginning your spiritual journey or have been on the path for some time, it’s a journey filled with joy, growth, and opportunities for…

Determining if one has reached enlightenment can be a complex and subjective process, as enlightenment is an individual and personal experience that goes beyond our objective understanding of the world. There is no foolproof method for determining enlightenment, and even those who have experienced it may have different interpretations of what it means and what…

The Lotus Sutra is a Buddhist scripture that is highly revered in many Mahayana traditions, while the Seven Hermetic Principles are a set of principles that form the basis of Hermetic philosophy. Despite coming from different cultural and philosophical traditions, there are clear similarities between the teachings of the Lotus Sutra and the Seven Hermetic…