Tag: Bodhisattva Mahāsattva

• 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…

  William Altig

  February 5, 2024

  Chapter 24, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Akshayamati, Avalokitesvara, Avalokitesvara’s Transformations, Bodhisattva Mahāsattva, Breaking the Chains of Suffering, Buddhist art, Buddhist teachings, Chapter 25, Compassion in Buddhism, Crossing Spiritual Waters, Divine Intervention, Fearlessness in Dharma, Infinite Mercy, Lotus Sutra, Miracles of Faith, Overcoming Life’s Flames, Pearl Necklace Symbolism, Protective Power of Avalokitesvara, Rescue and Redemption, Sacred Narratives, Sakyamuni Buddha, Spiritual Liberation, Spiritual Power of Names, Stupa of Many Treasures, Symbolic Illustrations

• Chapter 14–Mañjuśrī’s Devotion in Times of Doctrinal Decay

  

  Further, Mañjuśrī, the Great Spiritual Seeker (Bodhisattva Mahāsattva), living at the time when the true teachings are falling into decay after the passing away of the Enlightened One (Tathāgata), and who wishes to preserve this Spiritual Teaching (Dharmaparyāya), should distance himself as much as possible from laymen and other spiritual practitioners, living a life devoted…

  William Altig

  January 2, 2024

  Chapter 14, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Altruism, Bodhisattva Mahāsattva, celestial beings, Charity, Compassionate Teaching, Doctrinal Decay, enlightenment path, Guiding the Misguided, Influencing Minds, Mañjuśrī, Respected Teacher, Solitary Reflection, Spiritual Teaching