Tag: Roots of Good

• Why the Buddha Claimed to Die: A Surprising Lesson on Motivation from the Lotus Sutra

  

  We’ve all felt it. It is a profound paradox of the human heart: we often discover the true value of a thing only in its perceived absence. This strange quirk of human psychology is central to one of the most profound and surprising teachings in Buddhist philosophy. What if the historical Buddha’s death wasn’t an…

  William Altig

  December 2, 2025

  Chapter 16, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Unlocking the Lotus Sutra: Insights from Chapter Fifteen

  

  The Profound Revelations of Lotus Sutra Chapter Fifteen – “Emerging from the Earth” This briefing synthesizes the core themes, most important ideas, and factual points from the provided sources on Chapter Fifteen (“Emerging from the Earth”) of the Lotus Sutra. This chapter marks a pivotal transition in the Sutra, shifting from “provisional teachings” (shakumon) to…

  William Altig

  July 25, 2025

  Chapter 15, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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