Tag: supernatural powers

• 4 Unexpected Truths About Power from an Ancient Buddhist Text

  

  Introduction: Beyond Miracles We are often fascinated by the idea of hidden potential and supernatural powers. Stories of ancient masters performing cosmic feats capture our imagination, making us wonder about the limits of human capability. We look for a hidden key, a secret technique that might unlock some dormant, magical force within us. But what…

  William Altig

  September 28, 2025

  Chapter 21, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Changing Poison into Medicine, Chapter Twenty-One, Earthly Desires Lead to Enlightenment, Entrustment, Essential Teaching, Eternal Vow, Jinzū-riki, Joyful Display, kosen-rufu, Lotus Sūtra, Mystic Law, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, Nichiren Buddhism, Skillful Expedient, Superior Practices, supernatural powers, The Joyful Display of the Buddhas, Transformation, upāya, Śākyamuni Buddha

• The Empowering Presence and Protection of Universal-Sage Bodhisattva in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  This briefing document reviews the main themes and important ideas surrounding Universal-Sage Bodhisattva (Samantabhadra/Fugen) as presented in the concluding chapter of the Lotus Sūtra, “Encouragement of Universal-Sage Bodhisattva.” It addresses the nature of his vow, the role of dhāraṇīs and “supernatural powers,” the significance of Jambudvīpa, and the enduring legacy of these teachings in various…

  William Altig

  September 17, 2025

  Chapter 28, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• The Inconceivable Supernatural Powers of the Buddha in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  1. Introduction Overview This report undertakes a comprehensive analysis of the concept of “inconceivable supernatural powers” (acintya−ṛddhi) attributed to the Buddha, particularly as referenced in Chapter Six, “Bestowal of Prophecy,” of the Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra (Lotus Sūtra). The specific impetus for this investigation is the verse sung by Śākyamuni Buddha following his prophecy of future…

  William Altig

  April 30, 2025

  Chapter 6

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