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• The Rākṣasīs’ Vow in the Lotus Sūtra – A Blueprint for Universal Enlightenment

  

  Executive Summary The Rākṣasīs’ vow, detailed in Chapter 26 of the Lotus Sūtra, is a pivotal narrative that profoundly illustrates core Mahayana Buddhist principles. It presents a compelling paradox: ferocious, bloodthirsty demonesses renounce their destructive nature to pledge protection to those who uphold the Lotus Sūtra. This transformation is not a minor event but a…

  William Altig

  September 21, 2025

  Chapter 26, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Chapter 25e–The Giantesses’ Vow: A Covenant of Eternal Protection

  

  Then a group of giantesses⁠—Lamba⁠, Vilamba⁠, Kutadanti⁠, Pushpadanti, Makutadanti⁠, Kesini⁠, Akala⁠, Maladhari⁠, Kunti⁠, Sarvasattvogahara⁠, and Hariti⁠—approached the Lord, each with their children and entourage. They declared in unison: “We, too, will protect those who uphold these teachings. We’ll ensure they remain safe from anyone seeking to harm them.” Together, they presented the Lord with a…

  William Altig

  February 12, 2024

  Chapter 25, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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