Tag: expedient teachings

• The Ancient Secret to Patience When No One Will Listen

  

  An Ancient Text on What to Do When You’re Misunderstood It’s a uniquely human frustration. You have a profound idea, a piece of hard-won wisdom, or a helpful insight that you believe could genuinely help someone. You share it with care, hoping for a spark of connection or understanding. Instead, you’re met with a blank…

  William Altig

  November 23, 2025

  Chapter 22, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• A Surprising Parable: How Compassionate Deception Can Lead to Truth

  

  Introduction: The Paradox of a Perfect Teacher What makes a truly compassionate teacher? Our first instinct might be to say it’s someone who tells us the unvarnished truth, directly and immediately. We often believe the quickest path to growth is a straight line. But what if the most loving and effective guidance doesn’t demand immediate…

  William Altig

  November 10, 2025

  Nichiren

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• The Goal Is a Mirage: A Buddhist Parable on Why You Shouldn’t Settle

  

  We have all been there. Whether pursuing a career, a personal project, or a spiritual path, we reach a point where the road ahead seems impossibly long and treacherous. Exhaustion sets in, confidence wavers, and the temptation to turn back, to settle for what we have already achieved, becomes overwhelming. In these moments, we long…

  William Altig

  November 6, 2025

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

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• The Lotus Sutra’s Paradox: Rarity vs. Eternal Buddha

  

  1. Introduction: The Dynamic Revelations of Truth in the Lotus Sūtra The Lotus Sūtra (Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtram) is a foundational and highly influential text in Mahāyāna Buddhism, particularly in East Asia. It presents key Mahāyāna tenets such as the One Vehicle (ekayāna), the distinction between expedient and ultimate teachings, and the revolutionary concept of the…

  William Altig

  July 26, 2025

  Chapter 16, Chapter 2, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law, Uncategorized

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