Tag: Sakyamuni Buddha

• The Joy of Awakening Buddha-Nature in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  I. Introduction: The Radical Shift of the Original Teaching This briefing document examines the profound implications of faith and joy as presented in Chapter 17 of the Lotus Sūtra, particularly in light of the preceding Chapter 16, “The Life Span of the Thus Come One.” Chapter 16 marks a pivotal doctrinal shift from the “trace…

  William Altig

  September 18, 2025

  Chapter 17, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Ajita, Arhat, Bodhisattva, Buddha’s longevity, Buddha-nature, buddhadhātu, cetasika, Chapter 16, Chapter 17, dana, Dharmakaya, dhyana, diligence, Distinction of Merits, Dukkha, Ekayāna, Eternal Buddha, firm faith, generosity, human revolution, imaginary city, joy, joyful interest, Kṣānti, kleśa, Lotus Sutra, Maitreya, Meditation, Merit, morality, Nichiren, Nirvāṇa, One Vehicle, original teaching, parable of the jewel in the robe, Parable of the Prodigal Son, Patience, Pratyekabuddha, prīti, Pāramitās, rapture, Saṃsāra, saṅkhāra-kkhandha, Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, Sakyamuni Buddha, sila, Skillful Means, sukha, Tathagatagarbha, The Life Span of the Thus Come One, three vehicles, Tiantai School, Trace Teaching, triyāna, Upaya, vedanā-kkhandha, virtue, Visuddhimagga, vīrya, zest, Zhiyi, Śraddhā, Śrāvaka

• Chapter 24a–The Infinite Mercy of Avalokitesvara

  

  Akshayamati stood before the Lord, whose name translates to Inexhaustible Awareness⁠. His upper robe draped over one shoulder, his hands joined in adoration, he posed a question filled with curiosity: “O Lord, why does this particular name know the great and compassionate Bodhisattva Mahasattva Avalokitesvara?” The Lord responded with a tone of profound wisdom: “Inexhaustible…

  William Altig

  February 5, 2024

  Chapter 24, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Akshayamati, Avalokitesvara, Avalokitesvara’s Transformations, Bodhisattva Mahāsattva, Breaking the Chains of Suffering, Buddhist art, Buddhist teachings, Chapter 25, Compassion in Buddhism, Crossing Spiritual Waters, Divine Intervention, Fearlessness in Dharma, Infinite Mercy, Lotus Sutra, Miracles of Faith, Overcoming Life’s Flames, Pearl Necklace Symbolism, Protective Power of Avalokitesvara, Rescue and Redemption, Sacred Narratives, Sakyamuni Buddha, Spiritual Liberation, Spiritual Power of Names, Stupa of Many Treasures, Symbolic Illustrations

• Chapter 12–The Ocean’s Wisdom: Mañjuśrī’s Enlightenment Teachings

  

  At that moment, a spiritual seeker named Peak of Wisdom, who came from the realm of enlightenment, spoke to the Enlightened One, Prabhūtaratna: “My Lord, shall we return to our realm of enlightenment?” But the Buddha Sākyamuni replied, “Wait a moment, young seeker. First, speak with my disciple, Mañjuśrī, to discuss a matter of spiritual…

  William Altig

  December 21, 2023

  Chapter 12, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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