Tag: Tathagata
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Visualizing the Depth of Wisdom

Source: Excerpt from “The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law,” Chapter 19f – Visualizing the Depth of Wisdom Overview: This chapter excerpt focuses on the extraordinary intellectual and spiritual capabilities of a Bodhisattva Mahasattva (a great Bodhisattva) who diligently preserves, teaches, and studies the “Sacred Teaching” (Dharmapāryaya) after the passing of a…
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The Visionary Embodiment of the Bodhisattva

Subject: Analysis of key concepts from a text describing the qualities of a Bodhisattva who upholds sacred teachings. Source: Excerpt from “The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law”, Chapter 19e – “The Visionary Embodiment of the Bodhisattva” Overview: This excerpt focuses on the extraordinary qualities of a Bodhisattva Mahasattva who actively engages…
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Tasting the Divine

Subject: The transformative power of preserving, teaching, and sharing sacred teachings (Dharmapāryaya) and its manifestation in a person’s senses and influence. Main Themes: Key Ideas and Facts: Quotes to Highlight: Conclusion: This excerpt from “Pasted Text” presents a vision of spiritual practice that leads to a complete transformation of the individual, manifesting in refined senses,…
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Perfuming the Universe

Document Source: Excerpts from “Chapter 19c – Perfuming the Universe” (From the “The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True,” Law by William Altig) Executive Summary This text describes the extraordinary olfactory abilities of a Bodhisattva Mahasattva, a being deeply advanced on the path to enlightenment. The document highlights the Bodhisattva’s capacity to perceive…
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Hearing the Universe: The Twelve Hundred Sensory Qualities

Subject: Detailed Analysis of the Sensory Qualities of Hearing Attributed to Satatasamitabhiyukta (Ever and Constantly Strenuous) within the Context of a Sacred Teaching. Executive Summary: This excerpt details the extraordinary auditory capacity possessed by Satatasamitabhiyukta, a Bodhisattva Mahasattva, who dedicates themselves to teaching a Sacred Teaching. This individual is characterized as possessing not a divine…
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The Sensory Gifts of the Virtuous Bodhisattva

Subject: Analysis of the sensory enhancements bestowed upon practitioners of the Sutra. Source: From Chapter 19a, “The Sensory Gifts of the Virtuous Bodhisattva” Introduction: This excerpt from the Sutra describes the extraordinary sensory abilities granted to those who actively engage with the teachings through preservation, reading, teaching, and writing. The focus is primarily on the…
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The Profound Merit of Embracing the Lotus Sutra

This excerpt from Chapter 18c of The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law, by William Altig, a Mahayana Buddhist text in origin, emphasizes the immense merit earned by individuals who embrace and share the Lotus Sutra. The chapter employs vivid imagery and comparisons to highlight the magnitude of this spiritual act. Key…
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The Immense Merit of Sharing the Lotus Sutra’s Teachings

This document summarizes key themes and ideas from Chapter 18b of The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law, by William Altig, focusing on the extraordinary merit accrued through sharing the Lotus Sutra’s teachings. Core Theme: The act of joyfully accepting and sharing the Lotus Sutra’s wisdom generates immeasurable merit, surpassing even acts…
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The Infinite Merit of Joyful Acceptance in Mahayana Buddhism

Source: Excerpts from The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law, by William Altig, a Mahayana Buddhist Sutra, Chapter 18a – The Infinite Merit of Joyful Acceptance. Main Theme: This passage explores the immense virtue generated by young individuals who wholeheartedly embrace the teachings of the Buddha (Dharma), specifically referencing the profound impact…
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Eternal Devotion and the Unmeasured Merit of Upholding the Sutra

Source: Chapter 17e of The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law, by William Altig, from Mahayana tradition, emphasizes merit gained from spreading teachings after the Buddha’s death. Main Themes: Key Ideas and Facts: Notable Quotes: Overall, this chapter underscores the vital role of the Sutra in Buddhist practice and the profound spiritual…