Tag: Buddhist teachings
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Journey to Enlightenment: Discovering the Lotus Sutra Episode 5
Overview Key Points Extra Notes Target Audience: Overall Impression: This episode provides a compelling overview of the “Ten Merits” linked to the Lotus Sutra. It highlights the profound impact these teachings can have on individuals and the world around them. It serves as an invitation to embrace the path of enlightenment and experience the transformative…
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Journey Through the Bardos
“Journey Through the Bardos” is a haunting and soulful song. It takes listeners on a spiritual journey through the stages of the bardo. The song is inspired by the Tibetan Book of the Dead. The lyrics explore themes of death, rebirth, and self-discovery. They are accompanied by a rich blend of acoustic guitar, choir harmonies,…
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Journey to Enlightenment Discovering the Lotus Sutra Episode 3
Overview: Key Points: Call to Action: Extra Notes: Target Audience: Overall Impression: This episode delves into a crucial turning point in the Sutra of Immeasurable Meanings. It introduces the concept of immeasurable meanings as the quickest path to enlightenment. It raises intriguing questions about the nature of reality and the Buddha’s past and current teachings.…
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Journey to Enlightenment: Discovering the Lotus Sutra Episode 2
Briefing Document: “Journey to Enlightenment: Discovering the Lotus Sutra” Podcast Episode 2 Overview: Key Points: Call to Action: Extra Notes: Target Audience: Overall Impression: This episode delves deeper into the reverence and admiration for the Buddha expressed in the Lotus Sutra. It highlights not only the Buddha’s enlightened state but also the arduous journey he…
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Chapter 25e–The Giantesses’ Vow: A Covenant of Eternal Protection
Then a group of giantesses—Lamba, Vilamba, Kutadanti, Pushpadanti, Makutadanti, Kesini, Akala, Maladhari, Kunti, Sarvasattvogahara, and Hariti—approached the Lord, each with their children and entourage. They declared in unison: “We, too, will protect those who uphold these teachings. We’ll ensure they remain safe from anyone seeking to harm them.” Together, they presented the Lord with a…
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Chapter 25b–The Invincible Spells of Bodhisattva Pradanasura
Then, Bodhisattva Pradanasura (known as “Generous Hero) spoke to the Lord: “I, too, will offer protective spells for the benefit of those who preach these teachings. These spells will guard them against any who seek to harm them—be it demons, giants, goblins, sorcerers, imps, or ghosts. None of these entities will find an opportunity to…
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Chapter 24c–Verses of Illumination: Akshayamati’s Ode to Avalokitesvara
Then Akshayamati, with joy in his heart, uttered the following verses: O thou with eyes so clear and kind,Wisdom, knowledge, compassion combined,Lovely in face and in eyes divine,Pity and grace in thee intertwine. Pure one, shining, free from night,Radiant as sun’s unyielding light,Blaze of fire, thy course a grace,Spreading thy luster all through space. Joyous…
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Chapter 24a–The Infinite Mercy of Avalokitesvara
Akshayamati stood before the Lord, whose name translates to Inexhaustible Awareness. His upper robe draped over one shoulder, his hands joined in adoration, he posed a question filled with curiosity: “O Lord, why does this particular name know the great and compassionate Bodhisattva Mahasattva Avalokitesvara?” The Lord responded with a tone of profound wisdom: “Inexhaustible…
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Chapter 20–Verses of Enlightenment from the Lotus Sutra
At that moment, the Lord expressed these verses: King Bhishmasvara of old, the Jina mighty and bold,Revered by all, a leader true, of men, gods, and giants too. In the era, truth declined, Sadaparibhuta we find,A monk, a Bodhisattva wise, enlightenment his only prize. To those who doubted, filled with scorn, he’d say: “Your path…
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Chapter 20–The Unwavering Path of Always Reviled: A Journey Towards Universal Enlightenment
The Lord then addressed the Bodhisattva Mahasattva Mahāsthāmaprāpta (Embodiment of Wisdom’s Might). Similarly, Mahāsthāmaprāpta, one may infer from what has been said that he who rejects such a Dharmaparyaya as this, who abuses monks, nuns, lay devotees male or female, keeping this Sutra, insults them, treats them with false and harsh words, shall experience dire…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 