Tag: Mahabhignagnanabhibhu
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The Ascendancy of Tathagata Mahabhignagnanabhibhu
Source: The Great Teachings of The Lotus of the True Law, Chapter 7b–The Ascendancy of Tathagata Mahabhignagnanabhibhu: A Journey to Perfect Enlightenment, By William Altig Main Themes: Key Facts and Ideas: Important Quotes: Overall, the excerpt portrays the awe-inspiring journey of Mahabhignagnanabhibhu to supreme enlightenment. It emphasizes the dedication required. The grandeur of the achievement…
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Exploring Interconnected Realms and Timeless Wisdom
Source: The Great Teachings of The Lotus of the True Law, Chapter 7a–Interconnected Realms, By William Altig Main Theme: This excerpt emphasizes the vastness of time and the interconnectedness of realms across seemingly inconceivable eons. It highlights the boundless memory and profound knowledge possessed by enlightened beings, particularly the Buddha (Tathagatha). Key Ideas & Facts:…
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Chapter 7–The Profound Impact of the Sixteen Novices: Spreading the Lotus of the True Law
After twenty thousand ages had passed, the Tathagata, seeing the earnest prayer of these novices, revealed a profound teaching known as ‘the Lotus of the True Law.’ This extensive text was a guide for those aspiring to become Bodhisattvas and was considered suitable for all enlightened beings. The teaching was shared with a diverse audience,…
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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.…
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Chapter 7–Journey of Devotion: A Visual Exploration
Then, monks, the great Brahma angels from fifty hundred thousand myriads of universes gathered together, each one mounting their own divine aerial car. They carried with them divine bags filled with celestial flowers, each bag as large as Mount Sumeru. They journeyed through all four quarters of the universe, finally arriving at the zenith. At…
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Chapter 7–Divine Convocation: A Visualization of the Lotus Sutra’s Celestial Grandeur
Thereupon, monks, the great Brahma angels in the fifty hundred thousand myriads of kotis of spheres, mounted their own divine aerial cars, took with them divine bags filled with celestial flowers, and followed the trail of splendor and glory through the quarters until they arrived at the destined location. There, they beheld the Lord Mahabhignagnanabhibhu…
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Chapter 7–The Cosmic Glitter of Divine Assent: A Journey of Enlightenment in the Lotus Sutra.
Monks, after offering their heartfelt praises to the Lord Mahabhignagnanabhibhu (Great-Knowledge-and-Dominance) , the Tathagata, with verses full of reverence and devotion, the great Brahma angels made their earnest plea once more. They implored the Lord, saying: “May the Lord set in motion the wheel of the law! May the Lord preach final rest! May the…
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Chapter 7–The Celestial Journey
Monks, the great Brahma angels in the vast realms of fifty hundred thousand myriads of spheres set out on a quest. They mounted their divine aerial cars, each carrying divine bags as large as Mount Sumeru, filled with celestial flowers. Journeying through the four quarters of the universe, they searched for the source of the…
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Chapter 7–The Divine Petition and Cosmic Illumination
After offering their praises and celestial vehicles, the great Brahma angels, monks, stood before the Lord Mahabhignagnanabhibhu (Great-Knowledge-and-Dominance) , the Tathagata, with a heartfelt plea. Their voices rang out with a deep longing: “May the Lord set in motion the wheel of the law! May the Lord preach final rest! May the Lord release all…
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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…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 