Tag: spiritual narratives

• Chapter 24b–Echoes of Compassion: Verses on the Infinite Mercy of Avalokitesvara

  

  And at that profound moment, the Lord expressed his thoughts through the following verses: Kitradhvaga questioned with mind so unsealed,“Why is Avalokitesvara so named and revealed?” Akshayamati, with insight’s deep ocean vast,Replied to Kitradhvaga, “Listen to the past: Learn from my words, see how the vow was fulfilled,Through inconceivable eons, and Buddhas instilled. To hear,…

  William Altig

  February 6, 2024

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

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• 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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• Chapter 4–Resilient Love

  

  As the honorable Subhuti of good deeds and will, the venerable Mahakaccayana of great thought, the wise Mahakassapa, and the mighty Mahamoggallana heard this fresh wisdom, this revelation from the mouth of the Enlightened One, they were struck by wonder, awe, and profound joy. The future path of Sariputta toward superior enlightenment unfurled before them…

  William Altig

  November 6, 2023

  Chapter 4, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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