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TLK - Sylvain Lotus Dharma Sutra - part 27

TLK Lotus Sutra - part 27 – Predictions for the Disciples. At the close of this chapter, some arhats return to the Buddha to admit their faults and to redouble their efforts for the Supreme Way.E-books – “Threefold Lotus Dharma Sutra” –  Artist’s Proof  Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm

TLK - Sylvain Lotus Dharma Sutra - part 26

TLK Lotus Sutra - part 26 – Predictions for the Disciples. Our sentient capacity for self-teaching and the teaching of others with compassion for their awakening is innate to our Bodhisattva natures in this Saha World.E-books – “Threefold Lotus Dharma Sutra” –  Artist’s Proof  Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm

TLK - Sylvain Lotus Dharma Sutra - part 25

TLK Lotus Sutra - part 25 – Parable of the Conjured City. This parable obviates the expedient means of offering a respite for those monks who would otherwise have simply quit due to their weariness and doubts, rather than to persevere to the ultimate goal of their practice.E-books – “Threefold Lotus Dharma Sutra” –  Artist’s Proof  Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm

TLK - Sylvain Lotus Dharma Sutra - part 24

TLK Lotus Sutra - part 24 – Parable of the Conjured City. Shakyamunibuddha tells an auto-biographical story before he introduces the parable.E-books – “Threefold Lotus Dharma Sutra” –  Artist’s Proof  Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm

TLK - Sylvain Lotus Dharma Sutra - part 23

TLK Lotus Sutra - part 23 – Prediction for 500 Monks. Shakyamunibuddha confers the prediction of Buddhahood in this physical human body state for the 500 senior monks.E-books – “Threefold Lotus Dharma Sutra” –  Artist’s Proof  Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm

TLK - Sylvain Lotus Dharma Sutra - part 22

TLK Lotus Sutra - part 22 – The Parable of the Herbs. Shakyamuni makes clear that his teachings have always been consistent in the One goal, however received variously by those of varied capacity.E-books – “Threefold Lotus Dharma Sutra” –  Artist’s Proof  Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm

TLK - Sylvain Lotus Dharma Sutra - part 21

TLK Lotus Sutra - part 21 – Resolve and Discernment. As this chapter comes to a close we once again are reminded that our focus must be on awakening Buddha without distraction.E-books – “Threefold Lotus Dharma Sutra” –  Artist’s Proof  Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm

TLK - Sylvain Lotus Dharma Sutra - part 20

TLK Lotus Sutra - part 19 – Resolve and Discernment. Maha-Kashyapa reiterates the parable in verse to show contrition by these senior Sravakas on their stubborn attachment to their undeserving of the highest goal of Buddha’s teachings.E-books – “Threefold Lotus Dharma Sutra” –  Artist’s Proof  Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm

TLK - Sylvain Lotus Dharma Sutra - part 19

TLK Lotus Sutra - part 19 – Resolve and Discernment. Introducing a parable, Subhuti and the other senior monks, explain their error as they also profess their joy at this supreme Law they are now hearing.E-books – “Threefold Lotus Dharma Sutra” –  Artist’s Proof  Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm

TLK - Sylvain Lotus Dharma Sutra - part 18

TLK Lotus Sutra - part 18 – A Parable. In closing, Shakyamuni describes the people whose behavior and self awareness is desirable to teach this Lotus Sutra method for immediate enlightenment.E-books – “Threefold Lotus Dharma Sutra” –  Artist’s Proof  Threefoldlotus.com/home/Ebooks.htm