Tag: Buddha-nature

• The Indestructible Pure World and the Perceptions of Suffering in the Lotus Sutra

  

  The Lotus Sutra, a cornerstone of Mahayana Buddhism, stands as one of its most influential scriptures, revered across diverse East Asian Buddhist traditions.1 Within this extensive text, Chapter Sixteen, entitled “The Life Span of the Thus Come One,” holds a particularly significant position, often regarded as containing the essential message of the sutra, especially within…

  William Altig

  April 24, 2025

  Chapter 16

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• An Analysis of the Cosmic Assembly in Chapter Eleven of the Lotus Sūtra: Emanation Buddhas, the Treasure Stupa, and the Supreme Dharma

  

  1. Introduction: The Pivotal Eleventh Chapter of the Lotus Sūtra The Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, or Lotus Sūtra, stands as a foundational text within Mahāyāna Buddhism, profoundly shaping the religious landscape of East Asia.1 Revered as containing the final and complete teachings of Śākyamuni Buddha, it is particularly central to the Tiāntāi (Tendai), Cheontae, and Nichiren…

  William Altig

  April 20, 2025

  Chapter 11

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• The Profound Significance of Respecting the Keeper of the Lotus Sutra: An Analysis of the Buddha’s Instruction to Universal-Sage Bodhisattva

  

  The Lotus Sutra, revered as the “king of sutras” within Mahayana Buddhism 1, holds a central position due to its revolutionary teaching that all beings, without exception, possess the inherent potential to attain Buddhahood.2 This profound scripture culminates in Chapter 28, titled “The Encouragement of Bodhisattva Universally Worthy,” where the Buddha imparts crucial instructions regarding…

  William Altig

  April 16, 2025

  Chapter 28

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• The Enduring Example of the Never-Despising Bodhisattva in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  I. Introduction: The Lotus Sūtra stands as a cornerstone of Mahayana Buddhism, revered for its profound teachings on the nature of enlightenment and the path to Buddhahood.1 This influential scripture utilizes a rich tapestry of parables and narratives to convey complex philosophical ideas in an accessible manner.2 A central theme within the Lotus Sūtra is…

  William Altig

  April 13, 2025

  Chapter 20

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• The Enduring Life Span and Diverse Teachings of the Thus Come One: An Analysis of Chapter Sixteen of the Lotus Sūtra

  

  The Lotus Sūtra stands as a cornerstone of Mahayana Buddhism, revered for its profound teachings on the universal potential for enlightenment. Central to its message is the doctrine of the One Vehicle, which posits that all Buddhist paths ultimately converge towards Buddhahood 1. Chapter Sixteen, titled “The Life Span of the Thus Come One,” occupies…

  William Altig

  April 6, 2025

  Chapter 16

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• Chapter 2–Upaya, Skillful Means, or Unveiling the Jewel

  

  “For countless eons, I’ve sought the way, A course profound, difficult to convey. On Enlightenment’s terrace, I’ve found the key, The fruit of my quest, for all to see.”

  William Altig

  October 29, 2023

  Chapter 2, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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