Tag: Buddha Nature

• The Power of Faith and Patient Practice: Unlocking the Ultimate Dharma in the Lotus Sūtra’s Chapter Fifteen

  

  I. Introduction: The Lotus Sūtra and the Call to Engaged Faith A. The Apex of Mahayana Teachings The Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, commonly known as the Lotus Sūtra, occupies a position of paramount importance within the vast corpus of Mahayana Buddhist scriptures. Revered across East Asia and beyond, it is often hailed as the “King of…

  William Altig

  May 2, 2025

  Chapter 15, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Buddha Nature, Chapter 15, compassionate action, Dharma, Ekayana, Emerging from the Earth, emptiness, faith, five balas, Gohonzon, Honmon, Ichinen Sanzen, karuṇā, kṣānti-pāramitā, Lotus Sutra, Mahayana Buddhism, Mappō, Mystic Law, Myōhō-renge-kyo, Nichiren, One Vehicle, patient practice, prajñā, Prajnaparamita, Shakumon, Skillful Means, spiritual powers, Tendai, Three Truths, Tiantai, Upaya, wisdom, śraddhā-bala, śūnyatā

• The Revelation of Eternity: An Analysis of Chapter Sixteen of the Lotus Sūtra and the Nature of the Eternal Buddha

  

  I. Introduction: The Pinnacle of the Lotus – Unveiling the Eternal Buddha A. Significance of the Lotus Sūtra in Mahāyāna Buddhism The Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, or Lotus Sūtra, stands as a monument within Mahāyāna Buddhist literature, widely regarded as one of the most famous, influential, and revered scriptures.1 It presents what many scholars consider a…

  William Altig

  April 23, 2025

  Chapter 16

  Buddha Nature, Chapter Sixteen, Dharmakaya, Ekayana, Enlightenment, Eternal Buddha, faith, Honbutsu, Lifespan of the Thus Come One, Lotus Sutra, Mahayana Buddhism, Merit, Nichiren Buddhism, Nirmanakaya, parinirvana, Sambhogakaya, Skillful Means, Tendai, Tiantai, Trikaya, Upaya

• Unveiling the Eternal Ground: An Analysis of Chapter 15 of the Lotus Sūtra

  

  I. Introduction A. The Lotus Sūtra: Pinnacle of Mahayana Teaching The Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, or Lotus Sūtra, stands as a monument in the landscape of Mahayana Buddhist literature. Revered across East Asia and beyond, it is celebrated for its profound doctrines, dramatic narrative style, and its transformative message of universal liberation.1 Often characterized by its…

  William Altig

  April 18, 2025

  Chapter 15

  Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Buddha Nature, Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Scripture, Ceremony in the Air, Chapter 15, Dharma, Doubt, Ekayana, Emerging from the Earth, Enlightenment, Essential Teaching, Eternal Buddha, Four Leaders, Honmon, inquiry, Jeweled Stupa, Jogyo, Kuon Jitsujo, Latter Day of the Law, Lotus Sutra, Mahayana Buddhism, Maitreya, Mappo, Narrative Analysis, Nichiren Buddhism, Religious Text, Shakumon, Shakyamuni Buddha, Skillful Means, Superior Practices, Tendai, Theoretical Teaching, Tiantai, Universal Liberation, Upaya

• Sutra of the Lonesome Pilgrim

  

  A soulful blend of Eastern philosophy and Western blues-folk traditions, “Sutra of the Lonesome Pilgrim” takes listeners on a spiritual journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. Inspired by the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, the song weaves vivid imagery of dusty roads, crossroads, and cosmic trains with timeless themes of compassion, interconnectedness, and awakening. Perfect for seekers and…

  William Altig

  March 17, 2025

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• Chapter 25a–Divine Incantations:The Universal Promise of Protection

  

  Bodhisattva Bhaishajya Rāja⁠ stood up, draped his robe over one shoulder, knelt on one knee, and with clasped hands, asked the Lord⁠: “How much spiritual merit will a person gain, whether a young man or woman, who either memorizes or keeps a written copy of the Lotus Sutra?” The Lord responded: “Imagine, Bhaishajya Rāja, if…

  William Altig

  February 8, 2024

  Chapter 25

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• Chapter 9–The Prophesy of the Enlightenment of the Two Thousand Disciples

  

  The Lord looked once more at those two thousand disciples, some still on their journey and others fully realized, all gazing up at him with calm, gentle, and peaceful minds. Then he spoke to the venerable Ānanda: “Do you see, Ānanda, these two thousand monks, some still learning and some who have arrived?” “I do,…

  William Altig

  December 8, 2023

  Chapter 9, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Bodhi Tree, Bodhisattva Path, Buddha Nature, Buddha-lands, Buddhist art, Buddhist disciples, Buddhist Prophecy, Celestial Scenes, Cosmic Imagery, Enlightenment, Lotus Sutra, Mahayana Buddhism, Mahayana Concepts, Meditation, Serene Landscapes, Simultaneous Enlightenment, Spiritual Teachings, Universal Enlightenment, Venerable Ānanda, Visual Representation

• Chapter 4–The Prodigal’s Return: A Tale of Lost and Found

  

  For this occasion, the wise Mahakassapa shared this tale, a story in verse with details so rich and frail: Struck with amazement, rapture, and wonder, we hear a voice so sweet,A leader’s whisper, soothing and tender, unexpectedly we meet.In just a brief moment, a treasure trove we’ve acquired,A wealth unthought of, undesired, leaves us truly…

  William Altig

  November 7, 2023

  Chapter 4, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Chapter 4–Resilient Love

  

  As the honorable Subhuti of good deeds and will, the venerable Mahakaccayana of great thought, the wise Mahakassapa, and the mighty Mahamoggallana heard this fresh wisdom, this revelation from the mouth of the Enlightened One, they were struck by wonder, awe, and profound joy. The future path of Sariputta toward superior enlightenment unfurled before them…

  William Altig

  November 6, 2023

  Chapter 4, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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