Tag: parinirvana

• The Profound Purpose and Place of the Lotus Sutra in the Buddha’s Teachings

  

  The Lotus Sutra, revered across many East Asian Buddhist traditions, stands as a pivotal scripture that offers a comprehensive and, for some, the ultimate expression of Shakyamuni Buddha’s enlightenment.1 Its verses, particularly those in Chapter Twenty-One addressed to Superior-Practice Bodhisattva, speak of the transformative power of expounding this sutra after the Buddha’s passing, capable of…

  William Altig

  May 5, 2025

  Chapter 21, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Bodhisattva, Buddhist teachings, Dharma, Ekayana, Enlightenment, Ignorance, Lotus Sutra, Mahayana Buddhism, parinirvana, Shakyamuni Buddha, Skillful Means

• The Revelation of Eternity: An Analysis of Chapter Sixteen of the Lotus Sūtra and the Nature of the Eternal Buddha

  

  I. Introduction: The Pinnacle of the Lotus – Unveiling the Eternal Buddha A. Significance of the Lotus Sūtra in Mahāyāna Buddhism The Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, or Lotus Sūtra, stands as a monument within Mahāyāna Buddhist literature, widely regarded as one of the most famous, influential, and revered scriptures.1 It presents what many scholars consider a…

  William Altig

  April 23, 2025

  Chapter 16

  Buddha Nature, Chapter Sixteen, Dharmakaya, Ekayana, Enlightenment, Eternal Buddha, faith, Honbutsu, Lifespan of the Thus Come One, Lotus Sutra, Mahayana Buddhism, Merit, Nichiren Buddhism, Nirmanakaya, parinirvana, Sambhogakaya, Skillful Means, Tendai, Tiantai, Trikaya, Upaya

• The Profound Significance of Respecting the Keeper of the Lotus Sutra: An Analysis of the Buddha’s Instruction to Universal-Sage Bodhisattva

  

  The Lotus Sutra, revered as the “king of sutras” within Mahayana Buddhism 1, holds a central position due to its revolutionary teaching that all beings, without exception, possess the inherent potential to attain Buddhahood.2 This profound scripture culminates in Chapter 28, titled “The Encouragement of Bodhisattva Universally Worthy,” where the Buddha imparts crucial instructions regarding…

  William Altig

  April 16, 2025

  Chapter 28

  Bodhisattva Ideal, Buddha-nature, Buddhahood, Chapter 28, Compassion, Dharma, Enlightenment, ethics, karma, keeper of the sutra, Lotus Sutra, Mahayana Buddhism, Merit, Nichiren Buddhism, non-violence, parinirvana, respect, Shakyamuni Buddha, spiritual community, teachings, Theravada Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Universal-Sage Bodhisattva, virtue, vows, Zen Buddhism