Tag: Buddhist Philosophy

• Chapter 12–The Future Enlightenment of Devadatta

  

  So, monks, what do you think? Was it someone else who was the king at that time? You must not believe that, for I was the King then. And what about the Seer? Do you think it was someone else who was the Seer at that time? No, you must not believe that either, for…

  William Altig

  December 20, 2023

  Chapter 12, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Buddhist art, Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist teachings, Compassion, Devadatta, Dharma Teachings, Enlightenment, enlightenment path, Ethereal Realms, Ethical Living, Kalpas, Lotus Sutra, Meditation, Mindfulness, Pāramitās, Rebirth, Sacred Texts, Serene Illustrations, Six Perfect Virtues, Spiritual Aspiration, spiritual awakening, Spiritual Journey, Spiritual Purity, Spiritual Transformation, Stairs of the Gods, Stūpa, Sutra Study, Tathāgata Devarāja, Universal Truths, wisdom

• Chapter 10–Verses on the Unfolding Path to Enlightenment

  

  And so, the Lord expressed these truths in the following verses: Listen to this sacred Sūtra with focused heart and mind,For rare is the chance to hear, and rarer still to find belief in kind. Like a man in search of water, digging in an arid land,Finding only dry and white sand, in his desperate,…

  William Altig

  December 13, 2023

  Chapter 10, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Bodhisattva Ideal, Buddha’s Teachings, Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist practice, Buddhist Wisdom, Compassion in Buddhism, Dharma Teachings, enlightenment path, Faith and Perseverance, Lotus Sutra, Mahayana Buddhism, Mahayana Scripture, Mahayana Teachings, Metaphorical Imagery, Mindfulness and Meditation, spiritual awakening, Spiritual Journey, Spiritual Metaphors, Sutra Study, Teachings of Buddha

• Chapter 9–Rāhula’s Destiny: A Reflection of the Lotus Sutra

  

  Then the Lord turned to the venerable Rāhula-Bhadra and spoke: “Rāhula, in the future, you shall become a Tathāgata, an enlightened one, known by the name ‘The One Going with the Striding Seven-Jeweled Lotus’⁠11[1], an Arhat, endowed with wisdom and virtuous conduct. After honoring and venerating several Tathāgatas equal to the atoms of ten worlds,…

  William Altig

  December 7, 2023

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

  ancient India, Arhat, Bodhi Tree, Buddhist enlightenment, Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Scripture, Buddhist teachings, Buddhist virtues, Chapter 9, Lotus Sutra, Meditation, prince to monk, Rāhula-Bhadra, Seven-Jeweled Lotus, spiritual awakening, Spiritual Journey, spiritual legacy, Spiritual Transformation, Tathāgata, wisdom

• Chapter 7–The Profound Impact of the Sixteen Novices: Spreading the Lotus of the True Law

  

  After twenty thousand ages had passed, the Tathagata, seeing the earnest prayer of these novices, revealed a profound teaching known as ‘the Lotus of the True Law.’ This extensive text was a guide for those aspiring to become Bodhisattvas and was considered suitable for all enlightened beings. The teaching was shared with a diverse audience,…

  William Altig

  November 28, 2023

  Chapter 7, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Bodhisattvas, Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist teachings, Buddhist Wisdom, Diverse Audience, enlightenment path, Lotus of the True Law, Lotus Sutra, Mahabhignagnanabhibhu, Mahayana Buddhism, Meditation, Novice Bodhisattvas, profound teachings, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Guides, Spiritual Journey, supreme enlightenment, Sutra Study, Tathagata, Transformative Impact

• Chapter 7–The Unveiling of the Wheel of Dharma: A Journey through the 12-Fold Chain of Causation

  

  Thereupon, monks, those fifty hundred thousand myriads of kotis of Brahma angels addressed the Lord, with one voice, in common chorus, with the following two verses. Unsurpassed wheel, roll forward, begin the beatOf the immortal drum, release from evils’ deceit,From hundreds of sorrows set all beings free,Show the path of Nirvana, the way to eternity.…

  William Altig

  November 27, 2023

  Chapter 7, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  12-fold chain of causation, ancient royal court, ascetics, Brahma angels, Buddha’s Wisdom, Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist teachings, celestial beings, cosmic network, cycle of suffering, Dharma, enlightenment path, insight, interconnected web of life, liberation, Lotus Sutra, Mahabhignagnanabhibhu, Nirvana, path to liberation, profound teachings, renunciation scene, royal renunciation, spiritual awakening, spiritual enlightenment, spiritual evolution., Spiritual Journey, Spiritual Transformation, Tathagata, wheel of life’s truths

• Chapter 2–Echoes of Enlightenment: Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Seekers

  

  Photo showcasing a serene open area filled with scattered lotus flowers. A diverse group of monks, nuns, and lay practitioners of different genders and descents meditate peacefully. Prominently in the foreground, the disciple Agnata-Kaundinya, dressed distinctively, leads this great assembly in their meditation, reflecting the themes of the Lotus Sutra. In the great assembly, led…

  William Altig

  October 30, 2023

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

  Ancient Wisdom, Buddha’s Teachings, Buddhist Philosophy, Contemplation, Contemporary Reflections, Dharma, Enlightenment, Lotus Sutra, Meditation, Narrative Illustrations, Personal Growth, Spiritual Guidance, Spiritual Journey, Sāriputta, Timeless Teachings