Tag: mahayana-buddhism

• The Luminous Reflection: Understanding Clarity in Chapter Nineteen of the Lotus Sūtra

  

  The Lotus Sūtra, revered across East Asia, stands as a cornerstone of Mahayana Buddhism, celebrated for its profound teachings that illuminate the inherent potential for Buddhahood within all beings.1 Its central doctrine of the One Vehicle (ekayāna) posits that despite the myriad paths and practices, the ultimate destination for all is the attainment of Buddhahood.1…

  William Altig

  May 7, 2025

  Chapter 19

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• The Promise of Deliverance: An Exploration of World-Voice-Perceiver Bodhisattva and the Breaking of Bonds in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  The Lotus Sūtra, a cornerstone of Mahayana Buddhism, holds a revered position as a scripture that elucidates the profound truths of existence and the inherent potential for enlightenment within all beings.1 Central to its teachings is the figure of the World-Voice-Perceiver Bodhisattva, known by various names across cultures, including Avalokiteśvara, Kuan Yin, Kannon, and Kanzeon.3…

  William Altig

  May 3, 2025

  Chapter 25, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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