Tag: Chapter 9

• 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

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• Chapter 9–Ānanda’s Revelation: Recollecting the Path to Supreme Enlightenment

  

  In the gathering were eight thousand Bodhisattvas, new to the path, and a thought arose within them: “We’ve never before witnessed such an extraordinary prophecy for Bodhisattvas, let alone disciples. What could be the reason? What drives this moment?” Sensing their thoughts, the Lord addressed them: “Young seekers of truth, both Ānanda and I conceived…

  William Altig

  December 6, 2023

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

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