Tag: renunciation

• The Transformation of Worldly Adornment into Spiritual Merit in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  Date: September 1, 2025 Source: Excerpts from “Lotus Sūtra Chapter Analysis: The Transformation of Worldly Adornment into Spiritual Merit: An Exegesis of King Wonderful-Adornment’s Offering in the Lotus Sūtra” This briefing document summarizes the key themes, ideas, and facts presented in the provided analysis of Chapter Twenty-Seven of the Lotus Sūtra, focusing on the story…

  William Altig

  September 3, 2025

  Chapter 27, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Chapter 26c–The Royal Blessing: A Leap Towards Enlightenment

  

  After their celestial performance, the young princes Vimalagarbha⁠ and Vimalanetra⁠ descended from the sky and went to their mother. Hands clasped together, they said, “Mom, we’ve opened our father’s eyes to higher wisdom. We’ve been his spiritual guides. Now it’s time for us to fully embrace our spiritual calling in the presence of the Enlightened…

  William Altig

  February 15, 2024

  Chapter 26, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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