Tag: Fugen
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Unlocking the Lotus Sūtra’s Promise
In an age of endless scrolling and 24-hour news cycles, our attention is pulled in a thousand directions. We seek meaning in fleeting headlines and momentary connections, yet often feel a deeper hunger for something that endures. It’s a common assumption that answers to our modern anxieties must be new and revolutionary, but what if…
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How an Ancient Text Rewrites the Rules of Desire, Karma, and Suffering
Introduction: The Ancient Promise for a Modern World We live in a world buzzing with anxiety. We chase fulfillment in careers, relationships, and possessions, yet often feel like we’re running in place. We feel weighed down by the past, stuck with the consequences of events we can no longer change. It’s a uniquely modern sense…
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The Immanence of the Eternal Buddha and the Practice of the Lotus Sutra
This briefing document summarizes the core themes and essential facts from the provided scholarly analysis of the Lotus Sutra, particularly focusing on the “Encouragement of Universal-Sage Bodhisattva” chapter (Chapter 28) and its philosophical underpinnings in the “Life Span of the Thus Come One” chapter (Chapter 16). It explores how practicing the sutra fosters a direct…
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The Empowering Presence and Protection of Universal-Sage Bodhisattva in the Lotus Sūtra
This briefing document reviews the main themes and important ideas surrounding Universal-Sage Bodhisattva (Samantabhadra/Fugen) as presented in the concluding chapter of the Lotus Sūtra, “Encouragement of Universal-Sage Bodhisattva.” It addresses the nature of his vow, the role of dhāraṇīs and “supernatural powers,” the significance of Jambudvīpa, and the enduring legacy of these teachings in various…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 