Tag: Bodhisattva Medicine King

• 5 Surprising Lessons from the Lotus Sutra That Might Change How You Think

  

  Introduction: Beyond the Ancient Text Ancient spiritual texts can often feel like imposing monuments—dense, remote, and perhaps a little intimidating. We look at them from a distance, appreciating their historical significance but unsure how to connect with the wisdom locked inside. They can seem more like artifacts to be revered in a museum than practical…

  William Altig

  October 13, 2025

  Chapter 25, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• The Rākṣasīs’ Vow in the Lotus Sūtra – A Blueprint for Universal Enlightenment

  

  Executive Summary The Rākṣasīs’ vow, detailed in Chapter 26 of the Lotus Sūtra, is a pivotal narrative that profoundly illustrates core Mahayana Buddhist principles. It presents a compelling paradox: ferocious, bloodthirsty demonesses renounce their destructive nature to pledge protection to those who uphold the Lotus Sūtra. This transformation is not a minor event but a…

  William Altig

  September 21, 2025

  Chapter 26, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• The Transformation of Worldly Adornment into Spiritual Merit in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  Date: September 1, 2025 Source: Excerpts from “Lotus Sūtra Chapter Analysis: The Transformation of Worldly Adornment into Spiritual Merit: An Exegesis of King Wonderful-Adornment’s Offering in the Lotus Sūtra” This briefing document summarizes the key themes, ideas, and facts presented in the provided analysis of Chapter Twenty-Seven of the Lotus Sūtra, focusing on the story…

  William Altig

  September 3, 2025

  Chapter 27, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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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,…

  William Altig

  December 23, 2023

  Chapter 13, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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