Tag: Intimate

• Twigs and Leaves

  

  A stark, bluesy folk ballad that tells a heavy story. Inspired by the dramatic schism in Chapter Two of the Lotus Sūtra, “Twigs and Leaves” is a song about one of the most subtle dangers on the spiritual path: arrogance (māna). It recounts the moment when 5,000 practitioners, believing they had already achieved enlightenment, walked…

  William Altig

  October 30, 2025

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  acoustic, arrogance, bluesy folk, Buddha, Buddhism, Contemplative, Dharma, Ekayāna, Enlightenment, folk ballad, Houston, humility, Intimate, Lotus Sutra, mournful, Māna, original song, Singer-Songwriter, Spiritual, Stark, Storytelling, The William Altig Choir, Twigs and Leaves, wisdom

• The Seedling and the Sunstone

  This is a heartwarming and inspiring folk song, perfect for a quiet evening or a reflective moment. The acoustic guitar provides a gentle, fingerpicked backdrop, creating a sense of intimacy and peace. The male vocalist sings with a clear, earnest voice, delivering the lyrics with a sincerity that draws you in. There’s a childlike wonder…

  William Altig

  February 23, 2025

  music

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