Tag: hōbō
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The Art of Refuting Ideas Without Attacking People
Introduction: The Challenge of Meaningful Disagreement In our modern world, it often feels impossible to disagree on important topics without the conversation descending into personal attacks. We encounter ideas we believe are genuinely harmful, yet we are urged to be tolerant. This leaves us with a piercing question: How can we challenge ideas we find…
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The Parable of the Physician’s Ultimate Prescription
In a city plagued by chronic illness, there lived a wise Physician whose knowledge contained “the store of the hidden core of all the Buddhas”. This Physician possessed a single, ultimate Prescription that promised a cure for all suffering and revealed that the inherent nature of every resident was perfect health—a supreme state of “boundless…
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4 Surprising Truths About Why the Buddha’s Most Important Teaching Is Also His Most Hated
Imagine discovering a medicine that could cure every ailment, a universal remedy for all suffering. You would expect it to be met with universal joy and gratitude. Yet, what if the creator of this medicine prophesied that it would attract immense “hatred and jealousy”? This is the profound paradox at the heart of the Lotus…
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When Patience Becomes Power: 5 Ancient Lessons for Handling Modern Life
In our modern lives, we’re taught to brace for the constant barrage of criticism, personal attacks, and overwhelming hardship. The struggle is mentally and emotionally exhausting, often leaving us feeling fragile and depleted. But what if there was a different way—a method for cultivating an inner strength so profound it could not be shaken by…
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The Paradox of Slander in the Lotus Sūtra
Date: September 7, 2025 Subject: An Exegesis of the Lotus Sūtra’s Paradox on Slander: Why Slandering a Practitioner is Graver Than Slandering the Buddha 1. Introduction: The Core Paradox The Lotus Sūtra presents a profound paradox in Chapter 10, stating that “If for the space of an aeon, one were to harbor an unwholesome mind,…
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Navigating Adversity in Nichiren Buddhism – Persecution, Purification, and the Path to Buddhahood
This briefing examines the core themes within Nichiren’s teachings, particularly his understanding of persecution, the role of the “three poisons,” and the transformative power of the Lotus Sutra in the “Latter Day of the Law.” It highlights how adversity is not merely an obstacle but a crucial catalyst for spiritual growth and internal purification, ultimately…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 