Tag: Skillful Means Upāya

• Why a Single Moment of Belief Is Worth More Than a Lifetime of Good Deeds: 3 Radical Ideas from the Lotus Sutra

  

  Introduction: The Hidden Economy of Spiritual Practice Most of us share a common understanding of what it means to do good. Whether in a spiritual or secular context, we think of it as a process of accumulation—a long, steady effort of performing kind acts, maintaining ethical conduct, and contributing positively to the world. We imagine…

  William Altig

  October 25, 2025

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

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