Tag: Ethereal Realms

• 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…

  William Altig

  December 20, 2023

  Chapter 12, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Chapter 7–The Journey of Enlightenment: Verses from the Lotus Sutra’s Path of Wisdom

  

  To further clarify this teaching, the Lord then expressed his thoughts through the following verses: A Leader, wise, whose name’s adorned,In truth’s terrace was he formed,Ten kalpas sought, but not enlightened,Still the essence he had sighted. Gods and Nāgas, demons bright,Showered flowers on the site,Where enlightenment was gained,Honoring the Jina, unchained. Cymbals high they beat…

  William Altig

  December 1, 2023

  Chapter 7, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Aerial Cars, Brahma angels, Buddha’s Enlightenment, Buddha’s Teachings, Buddha-lands, Buddhist cosmology, Celestial Celebration, Cosmic Awakening, Cosmic Tapestry, Deep Meditation, diverse disciples, enlightenment path, Ethereal Realms, homage to Buddhas, Infinite Enlightenment, Serene Contemplation, Sixteen princes, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Journey, Sutra Teaching