Tag: awe
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The Cosmic Quake and Revelation of the Buddha’s Enlightenment
Source: Excerpt from “Chapter 7d–The Cosmic Quake and Luminosity: Revelation of the Buddha’s Enlightenment,” Main Theme: The excerpt describes the extraordinary cosmic events that occurred upon the Buddha’s enlightenment. This highlights the profound impact of this event on the universe and its inhabitants. Key Points: “Fifty hundred thousand myriads of spheres in each of the…
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Chapter 1c, The Lotus Sutra: The Awe of Maitreya
Main Themes: Key Ideas/Facts: Important Quotes: Overall, this chapter sets the stage for a dialogue on the nature of miracles. It discusses enlightenment and the importance of seeking wisdom. It encourages learning from those further along the spiritual path. It emphasizes that extraordinary events can spark a profound thirst for knowledge and understanding within individuals…
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Chapter 7–The Plea of the Sixteen Princes for the Turning of the Dharma Wheel
O monks, the sixteen young princes, still in their childhood, approached the Lord Mahabhignagnanabhibhu, the Tathagata, with a sense of reverence and awe. After celebrating him with heartfelt verses, they pleaded with the Lord to set in motion the wheel of the law. Their voices rang out with earnestness and devotion: “Preach the law, O…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 