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.

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.

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.

TLK Lotus Sutra - part 24 – Parable of the Conjured City. Shakyamunibuddha tells an auto-biographical story before he introduces the parable.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.