Tag: Confucianism

• Cosmic Cycles and the Path of Awakening: A Comparative Study of the I Ching and the Lotus Sutra

  

  I. Introduction: Bridging Ancient Wisdom Streams A. Overview of the I Ching and Lotus Sutra Two monumental texts stand as pillars within the vast landscape of East Asian thought: the I Ching (易經, Yijing) or Classic of Changes, and the Saddharmapuṇḍarīka-sūtra, commonly known as the Lotus Sutra. The I Ching, originating in ancient China, began…

  William Altig

  April 29, 2025

  Uncategorized

  Buddhism, comparative analysis, Confucianism, Daoism, ethical reflection, guidance, hexagrams, I Ching, Interdependence, Lotus Sutra, mahayana, Parables, Philosophy, Religion, spiritual reflection, Transformation, wisdom, Yin and Yang

• An Analysis of Nichiren’s Metaphor: The Buddha, His Children, Gratitude, and the Calm Mind

  

  1. Introduction The writings of Nichiren Daishonin (1222–1282), the founder of Nichiren Buddhism, are replete with profound metaphors and analogies designed to convey the core tenets of his teachings, rooted firmly in the Lotus Sutra. One such evocative passage asserts: “Since time immemorial all the people on the earth have been the Buddha Śākyamuni’s beloved…

  William Altig

  April 27, 2025

  Nichiren

  Buddha, Buddha-nature, Buddhism, chanting, Confucianism, daimoku, Enlightenment, Eternal Buddha, filial piety, Four Debts of Gratitude, Gohonzon, Gratitude, Hokke Shuyo Sho, Lotus Sutra, mahayana, Metaphor, mind, Nichiren, peace, practice, Soka Gakkai