Tag: Violence

• The Rākṣasīs’ Vow in the Lotus Sūtra – A Blueprint for Universal Enlightenment

  

  Executive Summary The Rākṣasīs’ vow, detailed in Chapter 26 of the Lotus Sūtra, is a pivotal narrative that profoundly illustrates core Mahayana Buddhist principles. It presents a compelling paradox: ferocious, bloodthirsty demonesses renounce their destructive nature to pledge protection to those who uphold the Lotus Sūtra. This transformation is not a minor event but a…

  William Altig

  September 21, 2025

  Chapter 26, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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• Lotus Sūtra: Karma and Power

  

  Date: August 27, 2025 Source: Excerpts from “Lotus Sūtra: Karma and Power” (various linked sources) I. Executive Summary This briefing document summarizes key themes from an analysis of Chapter Nineteen, “The Merits of the Teacher of the Dharma,” of the Lotus Sūtra. It highlights the Sūtra’s core message of universal enlightenment, emphasizing that Buddhahood is…

  William Altig

  August 29, 2025

  Chapter 19, The Great Teachings of the Lotus of the True Law

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