Tag: Mystical Teachings

• Chapter 25c–Guardian Vaisravana’s Celestial Spells of Protection

  

  Then Vaisravana⁠, one of the Four Heavenly Kings who guard the cardinal directions, spoke to the Lord: “I will also offer protective spells to benefit those who preach these teachings. Out of compassion, I will ensure their safety and protection. The spells are: “In ‘atte’ and ‘natte,’ find courage anew,‘Vanatte anade,’ let peace flow through…

  William Altig

  February 10, 2024

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

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• Chapter 12–The Enlightenment of the Ocean King’s Daughter: A Testament to Transcendent Wisdom

  

  Mañjusrī answered, “In the depths of the sea, I taught only the Lotus Sutra of the True Law, nothing else.” Peak of Wisdom said, “That teaching is profound, subtle, and hard to grasp; no other teaching compares to it. Can anyone truly understand this jewel of wisdom or attain ultimate enlightenment?” Mañjusrī replied, “Yes, there…

  William Altig

  December 22, 2023

  Chapter 12, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Chapter 12–The Ocean’s Wisdom: Mañjuśrī’s Enlightenment Teachings

  

  At that moment, a spiritual seeker named Peak of Wisdom, who came from the realm of enlightenment, spoke to the Enlightened One, Prabhūtaratna: “My Lord, shall we return to our realm of enlightenment?” But the Buddha Sākyamuni replied, “Wait a moment, young seeker. First, speak with my disciple, Mañjuśrī, to discuss a matter of spiritual…

  William Altig

  December 21, 2023

  Chapter 12, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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