The Immeasurable Meanings Sutra Reborn:
An American Blues InterpretationBy William Altig
Length1h 9m
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The Immeasurable Meanings Sutra Reborn: An American Blues Interpretation
The opening act of the Threefold Lotus Sutra meets the soulful voice of the American Blues tradition.
In this powerful prologue, the Buddha emerges from deep meditation to declare a truth as old as awakening itself: one Dharma contains immeasurable meanings. The same teaching that enlightens a Buddha also heals a broken heart in Memphis.
This Blues interpretation strips away ornate classical language and delivers the sutra's core message in direct, soulful American vernacular—honoring both the profound wisdom of the Buddhist tradition and the equally profound spiritual expression forged in the crucible of the American South.
The Dharma is like water. It takes the shape of whatever vessel holds it. One truth, countless doors.
Volume 1 of the Dharma Reborn Series.
Audiobook details
GenrePhilosophy, Spirituality and Religion
Length1 hr 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction to The Immeasurable Meanings Sutra Reborn: An American Blues Interpretation
2Why Blues?
3The Source Text
4How to Read This Translation
5A Note on Sacred Translation
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6Translation and Editorial Notes:
7An Invitation
8PREFACE TO THE IMMEASURABLE MEANINGS SUTRA
9CHAPTER ONE: VIRTUOUS CONDUCT
10CHAPTER TWO: PREACHING THE DHARMA
11CHAPTER THREE: THE TEN POWERS OF MERIT
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