Tag: Lotus Sutra
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Chapter 7–The Cosmic Quake and Luminosity: Revelation of the Buddha’s Enlightenment
Monks, as the Lord Mahabhignagnanabhibhu, the Tathagata, reached the pinnacle of supreme, perfect enlightenment, something extraordinary occurred. Fifty hundred thousand myriads of spheres in each of the ten directions of space trembled in six different ways, illuminating with an intense, great brilliance. Even in the darkest, most desolate corners of the universe, where the sun…
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Chapter 6–The Epoch of Tamalapatrakandanagandha: Maha-Maudgalyayana’s Journey to Buddhahood
The Master once again addressed the gathered monks: I want to share with you, monks, that the senior Maha-Maudgalyayana, my disciple here, will pay homage to twenty-eight thousand Buddhas. He will show them various kinds of respect, honor, reverence, veneration, and devotion. After passing these enlightened ones, he will erect stupas—monumental towers made from seven…
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Chapter 6–The Glorious Destiny of Maha-Katyayana: Homage, Stupas, and Buddhahood
The Master once more addressed the gathered monks: I want to share with you, monks, that the senior Maha-Katyayana, my disciple here, will pay homage to eighty billion Buddhas. He will show them respect, honor, reverence, veneration, and devotion. After the passing of these enlightened ones, he will erect stupas—monumental towers that are a thousand…
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Chapter 6–Subhuti’s Cosmic Pilgrimage to Enlightenment
Understanding the thoughts burgeoning in the minds of his senior disciples, the Master once more spoke to the gathered monks: This eminent disciple of mine, monks, the senior Subhuti, will also embark on a spiritual journey. He will pay homage to countless Buddhas, numbering into the trillions; he will show them respect, honor, reverence, veneration,…
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Chapter 5–Verses on the Equality of Wisdom’s Light
And in this moment, to further clarify this subject matter, the Lord expressed these verses: Just as the sun and moon shine bright,On every soul, in day and night.No matter if you’re wrong or right,Their light is shared with equal might. Just as the wisdom, pure and grand,Of Tathagata, across the land,Guides every being, every…
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Chapter 5–The Unity of Wisdom: Parables of the Pot, the Blind Man, and the Single Vehicle
“Moreover, Kassapa, the Tathagata’s guidance of beings is impartial, free from bias. Just as the sun and moon shine equally upon the virtuous and wicked, high and low, fragrant and foul, their light indiscriminately illuminating all, so too does the enlightening wisdom of the Tathagatas, the omniscient ones, illuminate the true law for all beings…
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Chapter 5–The Parable of the Plants
“To further clarify this matter, the Enlightened One shared the following verses:” “Born from a passion for sacred truth,I break the bounded loop,to all I teach, discerning well,their hearts where different dispositions dwell. The wise protect these words divine,guard the mystery, keep it in line,revealing not to those alive,the understanding they might derive. This knowledge…
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Chapter 4–The Prodigal’s Return: A Tale of Lost and Found
For this occasion, the wise Mahakassapa shared this tale, a story in verse with details so rich and frail: Struck with amazement, rapture, and wonder, we hear a voice so sweet,A leader’s whisper, soothing and tender, unexpectedly we meet.In just a brief moment, a treasure trove we’ve acquired,A wealth unthought of, undesired, leaves us truly…
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Chapter 3–The Singular Path or Sariputta’s Realization and Elation
Sariputta’s Realization and Elation: A serene forest with ancient trees and sunlight filtering through leaves. A stream flows, reflecting the sky. Sariputta, an Asian monk in traditional robes, stands with a radiant face, hands clasped. Ghostly memories of him in contemplation appear around. Above, shimmering golden words form his verse. In the background, a glowing…
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Chapter 2–Unveiling the Universal Path of Enlightenment
An ancient assembly with monks and disciples seated in concentric circles around the central figure of the Buddha, who is radiating a soft, serene light. Faces in the assembly are illuminated by this glow, reflecting awe and reverence. Sāriputta, depicted with distinct robes and features, sits closest to the Buddha. He leans forward, eyes full…
