Tag: Poetic Lyrics
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Muddy Waters, Silent Mind
“Muddy Waters, Silent Mind” is a reflective blues folk song that draws inspiration from Nichiren’s Shishin Gohon-Shō, where he speaks of muddy water catching the moon’s reflection and trees receiving rain without deliberation. With soulful male vocals and a melodic, earthy arrangement, this song explores the quiet wisdom found in nature’s flow—no striving, no resistance,…
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Two Roads of Faith
By William Altig “Two Roads of Faith” is a folk-blues meditation on devotion, courage, and the cost of truth. Inspired by the contrast between the Roman Centurion of the Gospels and Lord Ueno, a votary of the Lotus Sutra, this track explores two radically different paths of belief—one grounded in trust without proof, the other…
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Two Roads of Faith
By William Altig “Two Roads of Faith” is a folk-blues meditation on devotion, courage, and the cost of truth. Inspired by the contrast between the Roman Centurion of the Gospels and Lord Ueno, a votary of the Lotus Sutra, this track explores two radically different paths of belief—one grounded in trust without proof, the other…
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🪷 Muddy Waters, Silent Mind — A Song, A Sutra, A Stillness
This song came to me in the quiet of morning practice, while reading Nichiren’s treatise Shishin Gohon-Shō. He writes: “Muddy water has no mind but it still catches the moon’s reflection and naturally becomes lucid. Plants and trees catch the rain in order to blossom, but can we say they do this deliberately?” That line…
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Karma
A soul-stirring blend of modern culture and ancient wisdom, this song explores themes of karma, Dharma, and spiritual awakening. The lyrics are poetic. They balance humor, introspection, and raw truth. It reflects on the trials of life and the search for enlightenment. There is beauty found in both effort and emptiness. Its fusion of folksy…
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Eye and Heart
“The Eye and Heart (Torch Song)” This melancholic Jazz torch song brings to life the poetic conflict between the Eye and the Heart. It is inspired by Shakespeare’s Sonnet 46. The piece is set in F Major. It features a soulful male vocal performance and rich piano accompaniment. The grounding rhythm section and poignant oboe…
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Karma’s Wheel
Karma’s Wheel is a haunting, bluesy folk ballad that delves into the inevitable journey of cause and consequence. The song is inspired by timeless wisdom. It states, “When we do bad deeds, our bad deeds will lead us to sufferings in the future.” It paints a vivid picture of how actions echo back to the…
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Karma’s Wheel
Karma’s Wheel is a haunting, bluesy folk ballad that delves into the inevitable journey of cause and consequence. The song draws inspiration from the timeless wisdom, “Bad deeds lead to future sufferings.” It paints a vivid picture. It shows how actions echo back to the soul in mysterious ways. Dionysus, the Greek god of revelry,…
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When Trust Blooms
“When Trust Blooms” is a soulful bluesy folk song that celebrates the beauty of trust, friendship, and the power of shared words. Inspired by the connection between friends across time and space, the song’s heartfelt lyrics reflect on the simple yet profound gifts we give each other—whether through a bouquet, a poem, or a kind…
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Loved Ones Blues
“Loved Ones Blues” is a heartfelt blues folk song that captures the deep connection we share with those we love, whether they are with us, yet to come, or already passed. The song reflects on the enduring nature of these relationships, crossing the boundaries of time and language. Set against a backdrop of the Pacific…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 