Tag: books

• Once I Was Fame Seeker

  

  “Once I Was Fame Seeker” is a folk-blues reflection on the ancient path of transformation and purpose. Inspired by Chapter 1 of the Lotus Sūtra, this song gives voice to the past life of Maitreya Bodhisattva—when he was known as Yaśaskāma, the Fame Seeker. Blending timeless Buddhist wisdom with modern soul, the song explores how…

  William Altig

  April 8, 2025

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  acoustic, Blues, Bodhisattva, books, Buddhist, devotion, Dharma, Enlightenment, fame seeker, Folk, Folk Blues, inner light, karma, Lotus Sutra, mahayana, Maitreya, Manjusri, music, original song, path, poetry, Religion, seeker, Soul, SoundCloud, Spiritual Music, Transformation, Upaya, vow, william altig, wisdom, writing

• Karma

  

  A soul-stirring blend of modern culture and ancient wisdom, this song explores themes of karma, Dharma, and spiritual awakening. The lyrics are poetic. They balance humor, introspection, and raw truth. It reflects on the trials of life and the search for enlightenment. There is beauty found in both effort and emptiness. Its fusion of folksy…

  William Altig

  December 18, 2024

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  awakening, Blues, books, contemporary culture, Dharma, Eightfold Path, Folk, fusion music, hip-hop fusion, Inspiration, introspective, karma, Meditation, Mindfulness, modern Buddhism, philosophical, Poetic Lyrics, Soulful, Spiritual, Spiritual Journey, timeless truth, urban storytelling, writing

• Rainbow Garden

  

  “Rainbow Garden,” is a soulful journey of enlightenment, unity, and hope. This song explores the inner power we all have to ignite change, both within ourselves and in the world around us. With lyrics that speak to overcoming denial and embracing acceptance, “Rainbow Garden” inspires us to stand together, heal our land, and create a…

  William Altig

  September 18, 2024

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  art, books, change, empowerment, Enlightenment, future, grace, healing, hope, humanity, Inspiration, love, motivational, poetry, Soulful, Unity, Uplifting, writing