Tag: Dharmaparyāya

• Nichiren Buddhist Practice: A Detailed Briefing

  

  This briefing document reviews the core tenets and essential practices of Nichiren Buddhism as outlined in the provided sources, focusing on Nichiren’s specific directions for practitioners in the Latter Day of the Law. I. Main Themes and Most Important Ideas The central theme running through Nichiren’s instructions is the primacy of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as the sole…

  William Altig

  August 10, 2025

  Nichiren

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• Chapter 13–The Resolve of the Magical Bodhisattvas

  

  Thereafter the Lord looked towards the eighty hundred thousand Bodhisattvas who were gifted with magical spells and capable of moving forward the wheel that never rolls back. No sooner were those Bodhisattvas regarded by the Lord than they rose from their seats, raised their joined hands towards the Lord, and reflected thus: “The Lord invites…

  William Altig

  December 26, 2023

  Chapter 13, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Adversity in Buddhism, Bodhisattvas, Buddha’s Guidance, Buddha’s Teachings, Buddhist Courage, Buddhist Ethics, Celestial Assembly, Dharmaparyāya, enlightenment path, Lotus Sutra Chapter 13, Magical Spells in Buddhism, Patience and Perseverance, Spiritual Dedication, Spiritual Resolve, Spiritual Vows

• Chapter 13–Yasodharā’s Assurance of Enlightenment

  

  Then Yasodharā, the mother of Rahula, felt a pang of disappointment, thinking, “The Lord has not mentioned me.” Understanding her thoughts, the Buddha spoke to her: “Yasodharā, fear not. You will also become a Bodhisattva and a teacher of spiritual law. You will guide ten thousand kotis of others on their paths to enlightenment, and…

  William Altig

  December 25, 2023

  Chapter 13, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Chapter 13–Exertion

  

  Then Bodhisattva Medicine King, known as Bhaishajya Rāja, and Great Wit, or Mahāpratibhāna, along with twenty hundred thousand fellow Bodhisattvas, spoke before the Buddha: “Dear Lord, please find peace in knowing that after you leave this world, we will share these complex spiritual teachings, these Parāya, with all beings. We recognize that in those times,…

  William Altig

  December 23, 2023

  Chapter 13, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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