Tag: mournful

• Twigs and Leaves

  

  A stark, bluesy folk ballad that tells a heavy story. Inspired by the dramatic schism in Chapter Two of the Lotus Sūtra, “Twigs and Leaves” is a song about one of the most subtle dangers on the spiritual path: arrogance (māna). It recounts the moment when 5,000 practitioners, believing they had already achieved enlightenment, walked…

  William Altig

  October 30, 2025

  Uncategorized

  acoustic, arrogance, bluesy folk, Buddha, Buddhism, Contemplative, Dharma, Ekayāna, Enlightenment, folk ballad, Houston, humility, Intimate, Lotus Sutra, mournful, Māna, original song, Singer-Songwriter, Spiritual, Stark, Storytelling, The William Altig Choir, Twigs and Leaves, wisdom

• Reborn to Faith

  

  “Reborn to Faith” is a soulful Blues Folk journey that reflects on reincarnation, resilience, and the transformative power of faith. This song features raw, mournful verses. It uses heartfelt imagery to take the listener on a ride through past lives and karma. It explores the search for light amidst shadows. The acoustic guitar adds depth…

  William Altig

  October 6, 2024

  music

  acoustic, Acoustic Guitar, Blues, destiny, faith, Folk, karma, mournful, reincarnation, resilience, roots, sacred, Soulful, Spiritual