Tag: lower realms

• Why True Enlightenment Isn’t About Escaping the World, But Coming Back to It

  

  For many on a spiritual path, the ultimate goal seems clear: to escape the endless cycle of suffering. We strive to purify our minds and remove our afflictions in the hope of achieving a state of permanent peace, like Nirvāṇa, often imagined as a tranquil, higher realm far removed from the difficulties of this world.…

  William Altig

  November 5, 2025

  Chapter 10, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• 5 Surprising Truths About Suffering and Liberation from an Ancient Buddhist Text

  

  Ancient scriptures can feel intimidating. Dense and filled with unfamiliar names and concepts, texts like the Buddhist Lotus Sūtra can seem like relics from a world far removed from our own. Yet, hidden within their verses are often profound, timeless insights into the human condition that resonate with startling clarity today. This is especially true…

  William Altig

  October 21, 2025

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

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