From Buddhism's Sacred Scripture: The Sutra of the Lotus of the Wonderful Dharma, Chapter 2, Part 1 of 4

Shakyamuni Budda, was a great spiritual Master from ancient India. He was a Prince, but one day he left the palace life in search of spiritual knowledge. After years of contemplative seeking, the Buddha attained great enlightenment. He then shared the merits of His practice by providing a method for other sentient beings to be freed from the cycle of death and rebirth. The rich treasury of Buddha’s spiritual teachings doctrine on universal truths are studied and revered to this day for their deep wisdom and compassion. In this program, we share with you the sage doctrine of the Budda - chapter two of The Lotus Sutra.