Tag: Dharma teaching

• The Perfection of Patience

  

  A Poem When swords and sticks and stones arrive, And cruel words cut deep, The ancient Buddha taught a way For strength that we can keep. They call it Kṣānti—patience— But not the quiet kind, It’s not about just taking abuse Or being meek and blind. It’s “determined refusal to be beaten down,” A fire…

  William Altig

  October 11, 2025

  Chapter 10, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• The Enduring Example of the Never-Despising Bodhisattva in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  I. Introduction: The Lotus Sūtra stands as a cornerstone of Mahayana Buddhism, revered for its profound teachings on the nature of enlightenment and the path to Buddhahood.1 This influential scripture utilizes a rich tapestry of parables and narratives to convey complex philosophical ideas in an accessible manner.2 A central theme within the Lotus Sūtra is…

  William Altig

  April 13, 2025

  Chapter 20

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