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• The Encouragement of Universal Worthy Bodhisattva: An Analysis of a Pivotal Vow in the Lotus Sutra

  

  The Lotus Sutra, revered across East Asia, stands as a cornerstone of Mahayana Buddhism, distinguished by its profound teachings on the inherent potential for Buddhahood in all beings and the skillful means employed by Buddhas to guide them.1 This influential scripture emphasizes that the supreme state of enlightenment, characterized by boundless compassion, wisdom, and courage,…

  William Altig

  April 9, 2025

  Chapter 28

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