Tag: Buddhist cosmology
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Chapter 25c–Guardian Vaisravana’s Celestial Spells of Protection
Then Vaisravana, one of the Four Heavenly Kings who guard the cardinal directions, spoke to the Lord: “I will also offer protective spells to benefit those who preach these teachings. Out of compassion, I will ensure their safety and protection. The spells are: “In ‘atte’ and ‘natte,’ find courage anew,‘Vanatte anade,’ let peace flow through…
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Chapter 7–The Journey of Enlightenment: Verses from the Lotus Sutra’s Path of Wisdom
To further clarify this teaching, the Lord then expressed his thoughts through the following verses: A Leader, wise, whose name’s adorned,In truth’s terrace was he formed,Ten kalpas sought, but not enlightened,Still the essence he had sighted. Gods and Nāgas, demons bright,Showered flowers on the site,Where enlightenment was gained,Honoring the Jina, unchained. Cymbals high they beat…
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Chapter 7–Journey of Devotion: A Visual Exploration
Then, monks, the great Brahma angels from fifty hundred thousand myriads of universes gathered together, each one mounting their own divine aerial car. They carried with them divine bags filled with celestial flowers, each bag as large as Mount Sumeru. They journeyed through all four quarters of the universe, finally arriving at the zenith. At…
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Chapter 7–Symphony of the Cosmos: The Brahma Angels in the Lotus Sutra
The scene repeated itself across the cosmos. In the south-west, in the west, in the north-west, in the north, in the north-east, and in the nadir, the same occurrence unfolded, like a symphony resonating through space and time. The aerial cars of the Brahma angels shone with a divine light, reflecting the Buddha’s enlightened presence.…
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Chapter 7–The Divine Petition and Cosmic Illumination
After offering their praises and celestial vehicles, the great Brahma angels, monks, stood before the Lord Mahabhignagnanabhibhu (Great-Knowledge-and-Dominance) , the Tathagata, with a heartfelt plea. Their voices rang out with a deep longing: “May the Lord set in motion the wheel of the law! May the Lord preach final rest! May the Lord release all…
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Chapter 6–The Epoch of Tamalapatrakandanagandha: Maha-Maudgalyayana’s Journey to Buddhahood
The Master once again addressed the gathered monks: I want to share with you, monks, that the senior Maha-Maudgalyayana, my disciple here, will pay homage to twenty-eight thousand Buddhas. He will show them various kinds of respect, honor, reverence, veneration, and devotion. After passing these enlightened ones, he will erect stupas—monumental towers made from seven…
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Chapter 6–The Glorious Destiny of Maha-Katyayana: Homage, Stupas, and Buddhahood
The Master once more addressed the gathered monks: I want to share with you, monks, that the senior Maha-Katyayana, my disciple here, will pay homage to eighty billion Buddhas. He will show them respect, honor, reverence, veneration, and devotion. After the passing of these enlightened ones, he will erect stupas—monumental towers that are a thousand…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 