Tag: tranquility

• “Lotus Sutra: Desire and Liberation”

  

  I. Executive Summary This briefing examines excerpts from “Lotus Sutra: Desire and Liberation,” focusing on Chapter Thirteen’s depiction of Bhikshunis Maha-Prajāpatī and Yaśodharā receiving prophecies of Buddhahood. The analysis addresses a central paradox: how the fulfillment of a desire, even for liberation, can bring immediate and profound peace, given Buddhism’s teaching that desire is the…

  William Altig

  September 14, 2025

  Chapter 13, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

  Arhat, Bhikshunis, Bodhisattva, Certainty, Chanda, compassionate action, Desire, Dukkha, Ekayāna, Enlightenment, Epicureanism, liberation, Lotus Sūtra, Maha-Prajāpatī, Mahayana Buddhism, One Vehicle, peace, Prophecy, Psychological Impact, Saṃsāra, Skillful Means, stoicism, Suffering, Taṇhā, tranquility, Universal Buddhahood, Upaya, Vyākaraṇa, Women’s Ordination, Yaśodharā

• In A Moment So Profound

  

  “In A Moment So Profound” is a bluesy contemporary folk song. It draws inspiration from the first chapter of the Lotus Sutra. This evocative track explores a profound moment. A radiant beam of light emanates from the Buddha’s brow. It illuminates eighteen hundred thousand Buddha lands in the eastern direction. The song captures the cosmic…

  William Altig

  October 9, 2024

  music

  Blues, Buddha, Buddhism, Compassion, cosmic, divine, Enlightenment, ethereal, flowing, Folk, forests, harmony, illumination, interconnectedness, journey, landscape, light, lush, Meditation, mountains, Northwest, Pacific, Philosophy, radiant, Religion, rivers, Serene, snow-capped, Spiritual, Spirituality, tranquility, universal

• Joy of Insight

  

  Immerse yourself in the tranquil soundscape of “Joy of Insight.” This chill-out track evokes the serenity of a misty dawn. Gentle melodies and soothing harmonies intertwine. They create a peaceful atmosphere perfect for relaxation, meditation, or simply unwinding after a long day. Let the music wash over you as you embrace the sense of hope…

  William Altig

  October 3, 2024

  music

  ambient, Atmospheric, calming, chillout, downtempo, electronic, ethereal, hopeful, insight, instrumental, joy, Meditation, peace, relaxing, sunrise, tranquility