Tag: divine protection

• Seeing the Buddha in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  I. Executive Summary This briefing examines the multifaceted meaning of “seeing the Buddha” within the context of the Lotus Sūtra, contrasting the historical quest for a physical encounter with Siddhartha Gautama with the Sutra’s promise of an ever-present Buddha accessible through spiritual engagement. The Lotus Sūtra redefines “seeing the Buddha” from a literal perception to…

  William Altig

  August 5, 2025

  Chapter 16, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Buddhahood, Chapter Sixteen Lifespan, Chapter Ten Masters of the Dharma, Copying the Sutra, Dharma-body, divine protection, Enlightenment, Eternal Buddha, Expounding the Sutra, four kinds of devotees, Inherent Buddha-nature, Lotus Sūtra, Mahayana Buddhism, Meritorious Acts, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, Nichiren, Origin teaching, Persecution, Pilgrimage, Reading the Sutra, Reciting the Sutra, samadhi, Seeing the Buddha, Slander, Spiritual Hardship, Spiritual Realization, Trace Teaching, Universal Buddhahood, Upholding the Sutra, wisdom, Zhiyi, Śākyamuni Buddha

• Chapter 25e–The Giantesses’ Vow: A Covenant of Eternal Protection

  

  Then a group of giantesses⁠—Lamba⁠, Vilamba⁠, Kutadanti⁠, Pushpadanti, Makutadanti⁠, Kesini⁠, Akala⁠, Maladhari⁠, Kunti⁠, Sarvasattvogahara⁠, and Hariti⁠—approached the Lord, each with their children and entourage. They declared in unison: “We, too, will protect those who uphold these teachings. We’ll ensure they remain safe from anyone seeking to harm them.” Together, they presented the Lord with a…

  William Altig

  February 12, 2024

  Chapter 25, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Buddhist teachings, cosmic safeguard, divine approval, divine protection, Enlightenment, eternal nature, giantesses, Hariti, Kumbhandas, Kunti, Kutadanti, Lamba, Lotus Sutra, malevolent beings, metaphysical guardians, mystical energy, protective spells, sacred incantations, serenity and strength, spiritual awakening, spiritual commitment, transformative teachings., Vilamba