Tag: wrong views
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Why the Buddha Claimed to Die: A Surprising Lesson on Motivation from the Lotus Sutra
We’ve all felt it. It is a profound paradox of the human heart: we often discover the true value of a thing only in its perceived absence. This strange quirk of human psychology is central to one of the most profound and surprising teachings in Buddhist philosophy. What if the historical Buddha’s death wasn’t an…
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The Ancient Greeting That’s a Mirror for Your Mind
The question hangs in the air for a moment—”How are you?”—before the inevitable, weightless response arrives: “Fine, thanks.” This daily ritual of greeting is often a social script, a polite exchange that barely scratches the surface of our true state of being. But what if a simple hello could be a profound tool for self-reflection?…
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5 Surprising Truths About Suffering and Liberation from an Ancient Buddhist Text
Ancient scriptures can feel intimidating. Dense and filled with unfamiliar names and concepts, texts like the Buddhist Lotus Sūtra can seem like relics from a world far removed from our own. Yet, hidden within their verses are often profound, timeless insights into the human condition that resonate with startling clarity today. This is especially true…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 