Tag: timeless truth

• Already Home

  

  A slow blues ballad about the moment everything changes. I spent so long trying to earn my way, step by step, brick by brick—keeping score, watching the clock run down, wondering if I’d ever be good enough. Then one single moment of grace broke through, and I realized: I don’t have to keep trying anymore.…

  William Altig

  October 25, 2025

  Chapter 17, music, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• The Inexpressible Merits of the Buddha and the Transformative Power of Language in the Lotus Sutra

  

  The Lotus Sutra, a cornerstone of Mahayana Buddhism, stands as a revered text celebrated for its profound expositions on the inherent Buddhahood of all beings and the path leading to enlightenment.1 Its teachings have resonated deeply across East Asia for centuries, influencing countless practitioners on their spiritual journeys.1 This report undertakes a detailed analysis of…

  William Altig

  May 9, 2025

  Chapter 8, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Times Sweet Sway

  

  “Time’s Sweet Sway” is more than just a song; it’s an invitation to experience time as a melodic force, one that is both gentle and unapologetically unpredictable. It captivates with its poetic narrative and musicality, drawing the listener into a state where the ephemeral nature of time is celebrated rather than feared—a sweet, lingering reminder…

  William Altig

  April 14, 2025

  music

  acoustic folk, Blues Folk, dreamy groove, emotional blues, lyrical storytelling, metaphysical music, musical meditation, non-linear time, philosophical folk, poetic blues, Singer-Songwriter, soft groove blues, soulful male vocals, time and memory, timeless truth

• 🌸 “Rare as the Moon in Still Waters”

  

  I awakened once,when vinyl spun hymns and headlines burned,when the future whispered through wiresand Dharma hid in dusty books.The 70s cracked open my soul—and the 21st century blinked back. Now, here I am,older, stranger, truer—and the Buddha’s words ring louder than ever. He said:“Like a blossom seldom seen,this Teaching blooms once in countless eons.”And I…

  William Altig

  April 13, 2025

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• Source Code Flow

  

  “Source Code Flow” is a powerful rap anthem that reimagines the timeless teachings of the Lotus Sutra for the modern age. With sharp metaphors and a rhythmic flow, the song compares spiritual transformation to upgrading your operating system, finding renewable energy for the soul, and connecting to a high-speed network of wisdom. It’s a call to…

  William Altig

  March 18, 2025

  music

  awakening, conscious rap, Dharma, Digital Age, Enlightenment, Hip-Hop, interconnectedness, Lotus Sutra, meditation music, Mindfulness, Modern Spirituality, Nichiren, personal transformation, Rap, renewable energy, soul upgrade, Spiritual Journey, spiritual rap, timeless truth, wisdom

• Karma

  

  A soul-stirring blend of modern culture and ancient wisdom, this song explores themes of karma, Dharma, and spiritual awakening. The lyrics are poetic. They balance humor, introspection, and raw truth. It reflects on the trials of life and the search for enlightenment. There is beauty found in both effort and emptiness. Its fusion of folksy…

  William Altig

  December 18, 2024

  music

  awakening, Blues, books, contemporary culture, Dharma, Eightfold Path, Folk, fusion music, hip-hop fusion, Inspiration, introspective, karma, Meditation, Mindfulness, modern Buddhism, philosophical, Poetic Lyrics, Soulful, Spiritual, Spiritual Journey, timeless truth, urban storytelling, writing