Tag: Tibetan Buddhism

• The Profound Significance of Respecting the Keeper of the Lotus Sutra: An Analysis of the Buddha’s Instruction to Universal-Sage Bodhisattva

  

  The Lotus Sutra, revered as the “king of sutras” within Mahayana Buddhism 1, holds a central position due to its revolutionary teaching that all beings, without exception, possess the inherent potential to attain Buddhahood.2 This profound scripture culminates in Chapter 28, titled “The Encouragement of Bodhisattva Universally Worthy,” where the Buddha imparts crucial instructions regarding…

  William Altig

  April 16, 2025

  Chapter 28

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• The Pedagogy of Awakening: Exploring Learning and Practice in Chapter Two of the Lotus Sutra

  

  Introduction: Setting the Stage with the Lotus Sutra and Chapter Two The Lotus Sutra, formally known as the Saddharma Puṇḍarīka Sūtra or the “Scripture of the Lotus Blossom of the Fine Dharma,” stands as a cornerstone of Mahayana Buddhism, holding a position of profound reverence and influence, particularly within East Asian traditions . This revered…

  William Altig

  April 2, 2025

  Chapter 2

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