Tag: later five hundred years
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A 2,500-Year-Old Message Sent Directly to You
We live in what an ancient Buddhist text calls the Jambudvīpa—a world defined by “conflict and attachment.” It’s a description that feels strikingly relevant today, a world where division, anxiety, and self-interest often seem to be the driving forces, echoing in our news feeds and political discourse. In such a world, where can we turn…
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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…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 