Tag: Chapter Seven

• The Goal Is a Mirage: A Buddhist Parable on Why You Shouldn’t Settle

  

  We have all been there. Whether pursuing a career, a personal project, or a spiritual path, we reach a point where the road ahead seems impossibly long and treacherous. Exhaustion sets in, confidence wavers, and the temptation to turn back, to settle for what we have already achieved, becomes overwhelming. In these moments, we long…

  William Altig

  November 6, 2025

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

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• 5 Surprising Truths About Suffering and Liberation from an Ancient Buddhist Text

  

  Ancient scriptures can feel intimidating. Dense and filled with unfamiliar names and concepts, texts like the Buddhist Lotus Sūtra can seem like relics from a world far removed from our own. Yet, hidden within their verses are often profound, timeless insights into the human condition that resonate with startling clarity today. This is especially true…

  William Altig

  October 21, 2025

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

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• The Universal Vow: Merit, Enlightenment, and the Legacy of the Brahma Kings in the Lotus Sutra

  

  I. Introduction: The Universal Aspiration for Enlightenment The human spirit often harbors a profound yearning for its endeavors to resonate beyond the personal sphere, contributing to a larger, universal good. The verses presented— May the merits we have accumulated by this offeringBe distributed among all living beings,And may we and all other living beingsAttain the…

  William Altig

  May 16, 2025

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• The Quest for Enlightenment: An Analysis of the Brahma King’s Verses in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  I. Introduction The Lotus Sūtra, revered as one of the most influential texts in Mahayana Buddhism, is celebrated for its profound teachings on the inherent potential for Buddhahood in all beings and its skillful use of parables to illuminate complex Buddhist principles.1 Central to its message is the concept of expedient means (upaya), where the…

  William Altig

  April 14, 2025

  Chapter 7

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• The Profound Implications of Hearing the Dharma: An Analysis of Lotus Sūtra Chapter Seven Verses

  

  The Lotus Sūtra, revered as one of the most significant scriptures in Mahayana Buddhism, holds a central place in the spiritual lives of countless practitioners across East Asia. Its teachings, often considered the final and most complete exposition of Shakyamuni Buddha’s wisdom, articulate the profound principle of universal Buddhahood, asserting that all beings possess the…

  William Altig

  April 10, 2025

  Chapter 7

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