Tag: timeless wisdom
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Good Seed
“Good Seed” is a patient, grounding folk-blues meditation on the wisdom of tending life like a garden. With fingerpicked acoustic guitar, warm harmonica, and call-and-response vocals, this song explores what it means to plant good seeds, give freely without demanding results, and learn from the spaces where nothing grows. Drawing on timeless gardening wisdom and…
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The Patient Heart Blues
“The Patient Heart Blues” – A Song About Standing Strong While Walking Away Sometimes the hardest thing in the world is knowing when to stay and when to go. This song came from studying an ancient Buddhist text about patience—but not the kind of patience where you just take whatever comes. Real patience, the kind…
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The Source Code of Awakening
I. Ancient Wisdom, Modern LightIn an age of endless scroll and digital hum, Where quick-fix patches leave us still undone, Stands a teaching ancient yet forever young— The Lotus Sutra, whose song remains unsung By those who chase the fleeting and the new. Yet in its depths, a power ever true. Not just another…
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El Eco Antiguo
El Eco Antiguo is a soulful odyssey where ancient whispers and modern beats entwine in a hypnotic dance. This Blues Rap journey delves deep into the heart of forgotten lore—where the gentle murmur of the Lotus meets the raw, unyielding pulse of today’s rhythm. The song paints a vivid soundscape: verses flow like sacred chants…
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Exploring Interconnected Realms and Timeless Wisdom
Source: The Great Teachings of The Lotus of the True Law, Chapter 7a–Interconnected Realms, By William Altig Main Theme: This excerpt emphasizes the vastness of time and the interconnectedness of realms across seemingly inconceivable eons. It highlights the boundless memory and profound knowledge possessed by enlightened beings, particularly the Buddha (Tathagatha). Key Ideas & Facts:…
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Karma’s Wheel
Karma’s Wheel is a haunting, bluesy folk ballad that delves into the inevitable journey of cause and consequence. The song is inspired by timeless wisdom. It states, “When we do bad deeds, our bad deeds will lead us to sufferings in the future.” It paints a vivid picture of how actions echo back to the…
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Karma’s Wheel
Karma’s Wheel is a haunting, bluesy folk ballad that delves into the inevitable journey of cause and consequence. The song draws inspiration from the timeless wisdom, “Bad deeds lead to future sufferings.” It paints a vivid picture. It shows how actions echo back to the soul in mysterious ways. Dionysus, the Greek god of revelry,…
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Timeless Wisdom
This uplifting anthem calls us to unite and shine, guided by timeless wisdom and fueled by compassion. Through soaring vocals and a soul-stirring melody, this song reminds us that love conquers all, and together, we can lift the world to new heights. Inspired by the natural beauty of the Willamette Valley in the Pacific Northwest,…
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Chapter 25a–Divine Incantations:The Universal Promise of Protection
Bodhisattva Bhaishajya Rāja stood up, draped his robe over one shoulder, knelt on one knee, and with clasped hands, asked the Lord: “How much spiritual merit will a person gain, whether a young man or woman, who either memorizes or keeps a written copy of the Lotus Sutra?” The Lord responded: “Imagine, Bhaishajya Rāja, if…
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Chapter 14–The Warrior of Virtue: A Guide to Bodhisattva Living
Mañjuśrī, a noble prince, asked the Lord: “It seems a tough task, Lord, very tough, what these Great Spiritual Seekers (Bodhisattvas Mahāsattvas) will attempt out of respect for You. How will they spread this Spiritual Teaching (Dharmaparyāya) in the future, at the end of time?” The Lord replied to Mañjuśrī: “A Great Spiritual Seeker (Bodhisattva…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 