Tag: family

• The Woman in 4B

  

  A Blues Folk Ballad Three voices, one family breaking apart. A mysterious neighbor with an open door and endless tea. A blues-folk story about the three poisons we carry—greed, anger, and numbness—and the unexpected way we learn to set them down. Told through the eyes of a daughter scrolling her pain away, a son burning…

  William Altig

  October 13, 2025

  Chapter 10, music, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  acoustic, alt folk, Americana, Anger, apartment, apartment living, awakening, Blues, Blues Folk, Bob Dylan inspired, Bodhisattva, Buddhism, buddhist folk, call and response, city life, community, Compassion, Connection, Conscious Music, Contemplative, contemporary folk, Dharma, elder wisdom, Enlightenment, existential, family, finger picking, Folk, folk ballad, found family, gospel folk, Greed, grief, Harmonica, healing, healing journey, hope, indie folk, letting go, loneliness, Lotus, meditation music, mental health, Mindfulness, modern parable, mother daughter, multi-voice, narrative song, neighbor, open door, philosophical folk, Redemption, roots music, siblings, social isolation, Spiritual, Storytelling, tea, tea ceremony, therapeutic, three poisons, three voices, Tracy Chapman style, Transformation, urban folk, urban stories, wisdom

• The Guiding Hand of Teachers: An Analysis of Chapter Twenty-Seven of the Lotus Sūtra

  

  The Lotus Sūtra, revered as one of the most influential scriptures in Mahayana Buddhism, holds a significant place in the spiritual landscape of East Asia.1 For many, it represents the culmination of Shakyamuni Buddha’s teachings, offering a path to complete and sufficient salvation.1 This venerated text presents a profound re-evaluation of the Buddhist path and…

  William Altig

  April 15, 2025

  Chapter 27

  Anuttara-samyak-saṃbodhi, Bodhisattva, Buddha Cloud-Thunderpeal-Star-King-Flower-Wisdom, Buddhadharma, Buddhahood, Buddhism, Buddhist teachings, Chapter Twenty-Seven, Dharma, Enlightenment, faith, family, Gratitude, King Wonderful Adornment, Lotus Sutra, Mahayana Buddhism, practice, roots of good will, Skillful Means, spiritual awakening, Spiritual Guidance, spiritual teacher, wisdom

• Someday

  

  This heartfelt song comes from a dear friend’s poem. It reflects on the loss of a father. The song cherishes the irreplaceable memories left behind. Soft, soulful vocals deliver tender lyrics. They explore the enduring pain of absence. The song expresses the longing for a loved one. A deeply personal tribute to those who carry…

  William Altig

  October 17, 2024

  music

  acoustic, Blues, Emotional, family, father, Heartfelt, life, longing, loss, memory, music, nostalgia, poem, poetry, Reflection, Soulful, time, tribute, writing

• Another Year, Another Dream

  This upbeat birthday jam is all about celebrating life, love, and friendship! With its catchy chorus and feel-good lyrics, it’s the perfect soundtrack for your next birthday bash. Get ready to dance, laugh, and make some unforgettable memories. Let’s raise a glass to another year! This birthday anthem is all about celebrating life and making…

  William Altig

  October 4, 2024

  music

  birthday, birthdays, catchy, celebration, dance, family, friends, fun, happy, joy, life, love, party, poetry, pop, upbeat