Tag: Enlightenment
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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…
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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,…
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Chapter 12–The Future Enlightenment of Devadatta
So, monks, what do you think? Was it someone else who was the king at that time? You must not believe that, for I was the King then. And what about the Seer? Do you think it was someone else who was the Seer at that time? No, you must not believe that either, for…
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Chapter 11–The Revelation of the Stūpa of Abundant Jewels
At that moment, a wise and compassionate being known as Mahapratibhana, or “Great Eloquence,” turned his gaze to the world—filled with gods, men, and mystical beings—and asked the Lord, “O Master, what has brought forth this stunning tower of precious gems? What is the reason for its magnificent appearance? Whose voice resonates from within its…
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Chapter 11–The Call
Then there arose a Stūpa, a sacred symbol of the Buddhist path, from the place of the earth opposite the Lord, with the assembly gathered in the middle. This Stūpa, constructed of seven precious substances, reached a majestic height of five hundred yojanas and was proportionally vast in circumference. Its structure, imbued with spiritual significance,…
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Chapter 10–The Buddha Reveals a Hidden Aspect of Spiritual Law
I want to share with you, Bhaishajya Rāja, a profound truth: Throughout my teachings, I have revealed, am revealing, and will continue to reveal many spiritual insights. Among all these teachings, this particular wisdom is one that may not be easily accepted or believed by all. It represents a transcendent spiritual understanding, a hidden aspect…
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Chapter 10–The Glory of the Preacher
And in that moment, the Lord spoke these verses: Seeker of truth, aspiring to be wise,Honor the keepers of this sacred prize;The path to Buddhahood, the knowledge of Self,Is found in the doctrine they lovingly shelf. Desire for all-knowing, longing to see,Learn this Sūtra’s words or honor those who decree;A quest for wisdom, a journey…
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Chapter 10–The Path to Supreme Enlightenment: A Guiding Light for Seekers
The Lord then turned to Bhaishajya Rāja, known as the Medicine King, addressing the eighty thousand great spiritual beings, Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas. He asked, “Do you see, Bhaishajya Rāja, the many gods, mythical serpents, mischievous beings, celestial musicians, obstacles to enlightenment, eagle-like protectors, harmonious creatures, and powerful serpents in this gathering? Do you see the men,…
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Chapter 9–The Prophesy of the Enlightenment of the Two Thousand Disciples
The Lord looked once more at those two thousand disciples, some still on their journey and others fully realized, all gazing up at him with calm, gentle, and peaceful minds. Then he spoke to the venerable Ānanda: “Do you see, Ānanda, these two thousand monks, some still learning and some who have arrived?” “I do,…
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Chapter 9–Ānanda’s Revelation: Recollecting the Path to Supreme Enlightenment
In the gathering were eight thousand Bodhisattvas, new to the path, and a thought arose within them: “We’ve never before witnessed such an extraordinary prophecy for Bodhisattvas, let alone disciples. What could be the reason? What drives this moment?” Sensing their thoughts, the Lord addressed them: “Young seekers of truth, both Ānanda and I conceived…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 