Tag: Nanjō Tokimitsu
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Beyond Merit and Miracles: A 13th-Century Monk’s Radical Guide to True Power and Purpose
What if a lifetime of accumulated good deeds didn’t guarantee you a life of ease and privilege? Most spiritual traditions suggest a direct link between merit and reward, but the profound wisdom of an unlikely figure—the 13th-century Japanese monk Nichiren—offers a far more challenging and insightful perspective. Though centuries old, his teachings contain revolutionary takeaways…
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The Art of Refuting Ideas Without Attacking People
Introduction: The Challenge of Meaningful Disagreement In our modern world, it often feels impossible to disagree on important topics without the conversation descending into personal attacks. We encounter ideas we believe are genuinely harmful, yet we are urged to be tolerant. This leaves us with a piercing question: How can we challenge ideas we find…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 