Tag: Spiritual Perseverance

• The Enduring Example of the Never-Despising Bodhisattva in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  I. Introduction: The Lotus Sūtra stands as a cornerstone of Mahayana Buddhism, revered for its profound teachings on the nature of enlightenment and the path to Buddhahood.1 This influential scripture utilizes a rich tapestry of parables and narratives to convey complex philosophical ideas in an accessible manner.2 A central theme within the Lotus Sūtra is…

  William Altig

  April 13, 2025

  Chapter 20

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• Chapter 12–Devadatta and the Ocean Princess

  

  The Lord then spoke to the entire assembly of Bodhisattvas, including gods and demons, saying: Long ago, monks, in previous ages, I tirelessly and without rest sought the Sūtra of the Lotus of the True Law for countless and immeasurable eons. Many eons ago, I was a king for thousands of eons. Once I firmly…

  William Altig

  December 19, 2023

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

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