Tag: Tiantai

• The Lotus Sūtra: Bridging Faith and Reason through Embodied Practice

  Date: August 25, 2025 Subject: An analysis of “The Lotus Sūtra’s Paradox: Faith, Reason, and Embodied Dharma” Purpose: To summarize the core arguments, key themes, and essential concepts presented in the provided text concerning the teachings of the Lotus Sūtra.—–Executive Summary “The Lotus Sūtra’s Paradox: Faith, Reason, and Embodied Dharma” examines the perceived contradiction within…

  William Altig

  August 25, 2025

  Chapter 2, Chapter 21, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Maitreya’s Questions and the Revelation of Eternal Buddhahood in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  Date: August 9, 2025 Subject: An analysis of Maitreya’s questions in Chapter 15 of the Lotus Sūtra, Shakyamuni Buddha’s response, and subsequent interpretations across various Buddhist traditions (Tiantai, Nichiren, Zen). 1. Executive Summary Maitreya’s profound questions in Chapter 15 (“Emerging from the Earth”) of the Lotus Sūtra serve as a pivotal narrative device, prompting Shakyamuni…

  William Altig

  August 9, 2025

  Chapter 15, Chapter 16, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• The Unveiling of Universal Wisdom in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  I. Introduction: The Lotus Sūtra and the Bodhisattva Ideal The Lotus Sūtra (Saddharmapundarika-sutra) is a foundational and highly influential text in East Asian Buddhism, composed between the 1st century BCE and 2nd century CE. It is widely considered the final and complete teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, aiming for the enlightenment of all sentient beings and…

  William Altig

  July 31, 2025

  Chapter 24

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• The Lotus Sutra’s Enduring Call in the Latter Day of the Law

  

  This briefing document summarizes the core themes and most important concepts presented in the provided sources, focusing on the Lotus Sutra’s significance, particularly through Nichiren’s interpretation, and its role in personal and societal transformation. 1. The Lotus Sutra: A Foundation for Universal Enlightenment The Lotus Sutra, or Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, is a foundational text in…

  William Altig

  July 29, 2025

  Nichiren

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• The Catalytic Power of Inquiry and the Eternal Buddha in the Lotus Sūtra

  

  Date: July 28, 2025 Subject: Review of “Lotus Sūtra: Questioning and Faith” essay, focusing on key themes and insights from the Lotus Sūtra, particularly Chapters 15 and 16. Source Documents: Executive Summary: The reviewed essay, “Lotus Sūtra: Questioning and Faith,” is highly commended for its “thoroughly researched, textually accurate, and philosophically sophisticated” analysis of Chapters…

  William Altig

  July 28, 2025

  Chapter 15, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• The Power of Faith and Patient Practice: Unlocking the Ultimate Dharma in the Lotus Sūtra’s Chapter Fifteen

  

  I. Introduction: The Lotus Sūtra and the Call to Engaged Faith A. The Apex of Mahayana Teachings The Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, commonly known as the Lotus Sūtra, occupies a position of paramount importance within the vast corpus of Mahayana Buddhist scriptures. Revered across East Asia and beyond, it is often hailed as the “King of…

  William Altig

  May 2, 2025

  Chapter 15, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• The Revelation of Eternity: An Analysis of Chapter Sixteen of the Lotus Sūtra and the Nature of the Eternal Buddha

  

  I. Introduction: The Pinnacle of the Lotus – Unveiling the Eternal Buddha A. Significance of the Lotus Sūtra in Mahāyāna Buddhism The Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, or Lotus Sūtra, stands as a monument within Mahāyāna Buddhist literature, widely regarded as one of the most famous, influential, and revered scriptures.1 It presents what many scholars consider a…

  William Altig

  April 23, 2025

  Chapter 16

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• Unveiling the Eternal Ground: An Analysis of Chapter 15 of the Lotus Sūtra

  

  I. Introduction A. The Lotus Sūtra: Pinnacle of Mahayana Teaching The Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra, or Lotus Sūtra, stands as a monument in the landscape of Mahayana Buddhist literature. Revered across East Asia and beyond, it is celebrated for its profound doctrines, dramatic narrative style, and its transformative message of universal liberation.1 Often characterized by its…

  William Altig

  April 18, 2025

  Chapter 15

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