Tag: Buddhism
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Chapter 17–Maitreya’s Verses of Revelation and Celebration
On that occasion, Maitreya, the great spiritual leader, and Bodhisattva, recited the following verses: Wondrous is the law the Guide has shared,A truth unseen, a life unpaired,The Leaders’ majesty so grand,Infinite life, a timeless strand. Upon hearing this sacred decree,Thousands rejoice in harmony,True children of the World’s Great Guide,Their hearts with gladness open wide. Some…
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Chapter 17–The Infinite Merit: A Journey Towards Enlightenment
As the teachings about the infinite lifespan of the Enlightened One were shared, countless beings found wisdom and understanding. The Lord then spoke to Maitreya, a great spiritual leader: “While these teachings were being shared, Ajita, many spiritual seekers—vast as the sands of a great river—have embraced the eternal truth that has no beginning. A…
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Chapter 16–The Eternal Presence and Wisdom of the Buddha
To elaborate further on this topic, the Lord expressed the following verses on that occasion: Eons beyond measure, thousands of kotis wide,Since first enlightenment, I’ve never ceased my guide,Teaching the law eternal, with wisdom by my side. Bodhisattvas I’ve awakened, in knowledge they reside,Myriads of beings, endless, in wisdom they confide,Through countless eons ripened, in…
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Chapter 16–The Eternal Physician: Skillful Means and Compassionate Guidance in the Buddha’s Teachings
The Lord then spoke to the gathering of Bodhisattvas, saying: “Trust me, everyone of noble heart, believe in the truth that the Tathāgata (the Enlightened One) speaks.” Again, He addressed the Bodhisattvas, particularly the youth: “Trust me, young ones of noble heart, believe in the truth that the Tathāgata speaks.” And for the third and…
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Chapter 15–Maitreya’s Request for Clarification
The Bodhisattva Mahāsattva Maitreya and the vast assembly of countless Bodhisattvas were filled with wonder, amazement, and astonishment. They thought to themselves, “How is it possible that in such a brief span of time, so many Bodhisattvas, beyond counting, have been awakened and brought to the brink of supreme and perfect enlightenment?” Then Maitreya asked…
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Chapter 15–The Four Bodhisattvas’ Inquiry
At that moment, other Tathāgatas (enlightened beings) who had come from countless worlds were present. These were creations of Lord Sākyamuni, and they were teaching the law to beings in other realms. Seated around Lord Sākyamuni on magnificent jewel thrones beneath jeweled trees in every direction, they too were filled with wonder at the sight…
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Chapter 15–Unveiling the Infinite: The Emergence of Countless Bodhisattvas
At that moment, a thought arose in the mind of the Bodhisattva Mahāsattva Maitreya, as well as in the minds of the countless Bodhisattvas, as numerous as the sands of the river Ganges: “We have never before seen or heard of such an immense gathering of Bodhisattvas. Where did this multitude come from, those who…
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Chapter 15–The Boundless Assembly: A Cosmic Gathering of Wisdom and Time
From distant realms, a massive gathering of great Bodhisattvas arrived, each embodying the virtue of enlightenment. Eight groups, each as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River, stood up from the assembly. With hands joined in reverence, they addressed the Lord: “Should you allow us, O Lord, we too wish to carry forth your…
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Chapter 14–Safe and Peaceful Practices
To shed further light on this subject, the Enlightened One spoke the following verses on that occasion: Displaying charity’s might with care,Compassion’s embrace for all to share,The Sugatas affirm with gentle stare,This exalted Sūtra, rich and rare. Laymen, friars, seekers at time’s end,Embrace charity’s strength, do not contend,Lest the law’s rejection they portend,Its wisdom’s embrace…
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Chapter 14–The Pure Intent of the Wise Preacher
The Lord said this, and then the Sugata, the Master, continued with the following: The wise one, the preacher, with intent so pure,Renounces falsehood, pride, envy for sure,Calumny and malice, they set aside,On a path of truth and humility, they abide. No disparaging words do they ever speak,No disputes on belief, no fault to seek,“You…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 