Tag: mithyā-dṛṣṭi

• 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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