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Why a Single Moment of Belief Is Worth More Than a Lifetime of Good Deeds: 3 Radical Ideas from the Lotus Sutra

Introduction: The Hidden Economy of Spiritual Practice Most of us share a common understanding of what it means to do good. Whether in a spiritual or secular context, we think of it as a process of accumulation—a long, steady effort of performing kind acts, maintaining ethical conduct, and contributing positively to the world. We imagine…
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Lotus Sūtra’s Hidden Enlightenment

I. Executive Summary Chapter Eight of the Lotus Sūtra marks a profound turning point in Buddhist thought, where five hundred of the Buddha’s monks realize the limitations of their previous spiritual attainments. Their declaration, “The Nirvāṇa we attained was Only part of the immeasurable treasures of yours. We were like a foolish man with no…