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• Share Your Blessings, Let ‘Em Shine

  

  A soulful folk blues rendition of a powerful story from the Lotus Sutra. “Share Your Blessings, Let ‘Em Shine” recounts the tale of Endless-Intent Bodhisattva’s generous offering and the Buddha’s teaching on the importance of compassion. Through heartfelt lyrics and a bluesy melody, the song reminds us that true wealth lies in sharing our blessings…

  William Altig

  March 22, 2025

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• Sharing Boundless Merit: A Deep Dive into the Lotus Sutra’s Teachings on Compassion and Generosity

  

  I. Introduction: The Profound Principle of Shared Merit in the Lotus Sutra The Lotus Sutra, revered as a cornerstone of Mahayana Buddhism, presents a comprehensive vision of the path to enlightenment, emphasizing the inherent potential for Buddhahood within all beings and advocating the compassionate path of the Bodhisattva 1. This scripture, which has profoundly influenced…

  William Altig

  March 14, 2025

  The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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