Tag: Buddhist teachings
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Verses of Enlightenment from the Lotus Sutra
Source: Excerpts from “The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law” by William Altig, Chapter 20b – Verses of Enlightenment from the Lotus Sutra. Main Theme: The excerpt focuses on the power and importance of the Lotus Sutra as a vehicle for attaining enlightenment, emphasizing its rarity, the transformative effect of its teachings,…
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The Story of the Bodhisattva Sadaparibhuta (Never Disparaging)
I. Overview This excerpt from “The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law” focuses on the transformative power of the Lotus Sutra (Dharmaparyaya), particularly through the story of the Bodhisattva Sadaparibhuta (Never Disparaging) and its implications for the path to enlightenment. The text emphasizes the importance of respecting all beings, the consequences of…
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Visualizing the Depth of Wisdom
Source: Excerpt from “The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law,” Chapter 19f – Visualizing the Depth of Wisdom Overview: This chapter excerpt focuses on the extraordinary intellectual and spiritual capabilities of a Bodhisattva Mahasattva (a great Bodhisattva) who diligently preserves, teaches, and studies the “Sacred Teaching” (Dharmapāryaya) after the passing of a…
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The Visionary Embodiment of the Bodhisattva
Subject: Analysis of key concepts from a text describing the qualities of a Bodhisattva who upholds sacred teachings. Source: Excerpt from “The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law”, Chapter 19e – “The Visionary Embodiment of the Bodhisattva” Overview: This excerpt focuses on the extraordinary qualities of a Bodhisattva Mahasattva who actively engages…
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Tasting the Divine
Subject: The transformative power of preserving, teaching, and sharing sacred teachings (Dharmapāryaya) and its manifestation in a person’s senses and influence. Main Themes: Key Ideas and Facts: Quotes to Highlight: Conclusion: This excerpt from “Pasted Text” presents a vision of spiritual practice that leads to a complete transformation of the individual, manifesting in refined senses,…
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Perfuming the Universe
Document Source: Excerpts from “Chapter 19c – Perfuming the Universe” (From the “The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True,” Law by William Altig) Executive Summary This text describes the extraordinary olfactory abilities of a Bodhisattva Mahasattva, a being deeply advanced on the path to enlightenment. The document highlights the Bodhisattva’s capacity to perceive…
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Hearing the Universe: The Twelve Hundred Sensory Qualities
Subject: Detailed Analysis of the Sensory Qualities of Hearing Attributed to Satatasamitabhiyukta (Ever and Constantly Strenuous) within the Context of a Sacred Teaching. Executive Summary: This excerpt details the extraordinary auditory capacity possessed by Satatasamitabhiyukta, a Bodhisattva Mahasattva, who dedicates themselves to teaching a Sacred Teaching. This individual is characterized as possessing not a divine…
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The Sensory Gifts of the Virtuous Bodhisattva
Subject: Analysis of the sensory enhancements bestowed upon practitioners of the Sutra. Source: From Chapter 19a, “The Sensory Gifts of the Virtuous Bodhisattva” Introduction: This excerpt from the Sutra describes the extraordinary sensory abilities granted to those who actively engage with the teachings through preservation, reading, teaching, and writing. The focus is primarily on the…
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The Profound Merit of Embracing the Lotus Sutra
This excerpt from Chapter 18c of The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law, by William Altig, a Mahayana Buddhist text in origin, emphasizes the immense merit earned by individuals who embrace and share the Lotus Sutra. The chapter employs vivid imagery and comparisons to highlight the magnitude of this spiritual act. Key…
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The Immense Merit of Sharing the Lotus Sutra’s Teachings
This document summarizes key themes and ideas from Chapter 18b of The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law, by William Altig, focusing on the extraordinary merit accrued through sharing the Lotus Sutra’s teachings. Core Theme: The act of joyfully accepting and sharing the Lotus Sutra’s wisdom generates immeasurable merit, surpassing even acts…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 