Tag: Folk Music
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Poison Into Medicine
“Poison Into Medicine” is a bluesy folk anthem about finding strength in struggle and transforming life’s hardships into wisdom. Inspired by the Buddhist teacher Nichiren’s teachings, this song weaves ancient philosophy with raw, soulful blues to remind us that our greatest challenges can become our greatest teachers. Like the lotus that blooms from muddy water,…
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The Open Gate
Inspired by a timeless spiritual paradox, “The Open Gate” is a blues-folk story that suggests the most profound truth isn’t hidden away for the chosen few—it’s accessible to everyone. Using the ancient parable of a loving father saving his children from a burning house, the song explores the idea that the greatest wisdom doesn’t require…
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The Dewdrop and the Sea
A stripped-down folk-blues meditation for anyone who’s ever felt the weight of the world on their shoulders. “The Dewdrop and the Sea” is a story about moving from the burnout of trying to fix everything to the quiet hope found in small, meaningful action. It’s a song about a simple truth: our individual acts of…
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The Patient Heart Blues
“The Patient Heart Blues” – A Song About Standing Strong While Walking Away Sometimes the hardest thing in the world is knowing when to stay and when to go. This song came from studying an ancient Buddhist text about patience—but not the kind of patience where you just take whatever comes. Real patience, the kind…
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The Conjured City Blues
“The Conjured City Blues” is a soulful fusion of ancient Buddhist wisdom and the raw emotional power of the Blues. Inspired by Chapter Seven of the Lotus Sutra, the song journeys through the vastness of suffering, perseverance, and hope expressed by the Brahma Kings’ universal vow for enlightenment. With a slow, haunting melody rooted in…
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When Trust Blooms
“When Trust Blooms” is a soulful bluesy folk song that celebrates the beauty of trust, friendship, and the power of shared words. Inspired by the connection between friends across time and space, the song’s heartfelt lyrics reflect on the simple yet profound gifts we give each other—whether through a bouquet, a poem, or a kind…
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Loved Ones Blues
“Loved Ones Blues” is a heartfelt blues folk song that captures the deep connection we share with those we love, whether they are with us, yet to come, or already passed. The song reflects on the enduring nature of these relationships, crossing the boundaries of time and language. Set against a backdrop of the Pacific…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 