Tag: insight

• Why Fierce Demons Vowed to Protect a Sacred Text: A Surprising Lesson in Transformation

  

  Introduction: The Unlikely Guardians We often think of demons as forces of harm and destruction, adversaries to be overcome. Yet, a remarkable chapter in the Lotus Sūtra presents a radical alternative: a group of fierce demons who willingly pledge to become guardians of a sacred teaching. What could possibly cause such a profound and unexpected…

  William Altig

  November 2, 2025

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

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• This 2,000-Year-Old Text Is a Recipe for Life—Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Just Read It

  

  Introduction: The Gap Between Knowing and Doing There’s a well-known gap between knowing something in theory and understanding it through experience. An old metaphor captures this perfectly: you can read a recipe for a meal, memorize every ingredient, and understand the chemistry of cooking, but you will remain completely ignorant of the food’s taste. True…

  William Altig

  October 8, 2025

  Chapter 5, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Joy of Insight

  

  Immerse yourself in the tranquil soundscape of “Joy of Insight.” This chill-out track evokes the serenity of a misty dawn. Gentle melodies and soothing harmonies intertwine. They create a peaceful atmosphere perfect for relaxation, meditation, or simply unwinding after a long day. Let the music wash over you as you embrace the sense of hope…

  William Altig

  October 3, 2024

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• Chapter 7–The Unveiling of the Wheel of Dharma: A Journey through the 12-Fold Chain of Causation

  

  Thereupon, monks, those fifty hundred thousand myriads of kotis of Brahma angels addressed the Lord, with one voice, in common chorus, with the following two verses. Unsurpassed wheel, roll forward, begin the beatOf the immortal drum, release from evils’ deceit,From hundreds of sorrows set all beings free,Show the path of Nirvana, the way to eternity.…

  William Altig

  November 27, 2023

  Chapter 7, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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