The Real Wonder

The Real Wonder is a slow-burning folk-blues meditation on the power that can’t be staged or faked.
Over a dusty harmonica and finger-worn guitar, the lyric walks from ancient miracle tales into today’s streets, asking what real magic is.

It finds the answer not in fire in the sky, but in quiet inner shifts—
an unshakable spirit when hard times come,
a compassionate heart that ripples through families, friends, and strangers,
small acts of courage that turn shadowed places toward the light.

The music stays earthy and intimate—steady groove, late-night porch mood—while the words open a horizon as wide as the Lotus Sutra’s Chapter 27 inspiration.
This is blues for the soul’s everyday work:
choosing kindness, breaking fear, and shining from within until the ordinary world feels miraculous.

Lyrics: 
(Harmonica intro - slow, melancholic bluesy feel, acoustic guitar strumming a simple folk chord progression)

(Verse 1)
I once heard stories, tales from way back when
Of mighty wonders, seen by mortal men.
Walkin' on water, fire in the air.
Said those old prophets, they could go anywhere.
My modern mind, it struggles to believe.
In magic powers, what can they achieve?

(Chorus)
But the true wonders, ain't no magic show.
They're the quiet changes, deep down where we grow.
An unshakable spirit, when the hard times come.
A compassionate heart, for everyone.
That's the real power, shining from within.
That's the only wonder, where we truly begin.

(Verse 2)
My own mind can get stuck, in old and narrow ways.
Chasin' desires, through these modern days.
Life's storms come rollin', try to knock me down.
Leave me lost and lonely, in this troubled town.
But I learned to listen, to that quiet voice inside.
To purify my thinking, with nowhere left to hide.

(Chorus)
'Cause the true wonders, ain't no magic show.
They're the quiet changes, deep down where we grow.
An unshakable spirit, when the hard times come.
A compassionate heart, for everyone.
That's the real power, shining from within.
That's the only wonder, where we truly begin.

(Verse 3)
To see the dignity, in every single soul.
To help another, make their spirit whole.
Not just for myself, but for all I know.
Planting seeds of kindness, watching goodness grow.
My actions ripple outward, from me to everyone.
Turning shadowed places, to where the light is spun.

(Bridge)
Just a simple word shared, a helping hand you lend.
That's a transformation, that will never end.
It's overcoming fear, and standing tall and true.
Inspiring others to ask, "What makes you, *you*?".
Building peace together, in this fragile land.
A quiet revolution, hand in helping hand.

(Chorus)
'Cause the true wonders, ain't no magic show.
They're the quiet changes, deep down where we grow.
An unshakable spirit, when the hard times come.
A compassionate heart, for everyone.
That's the real power, shining from within.
That's the only wonder, where we truly begin.

(Outro)
Yeah, the real wonders, they ain't far away.
They're in your choices, every single day.
A life transformed, a light for all to see.
That's the wonder, for you and for me.
(Harmonica and guitar fade out slowly)

The Real Wonder

Singularity Blues

A slow-burning blues-folk anthem for the age of acceleration.
Finger-picked acoustic guitar and mournful harmonica meet shimmering synth overtones and a deep, resonant choir, tracing humanity’s sprint toward the technological singularity.

William’s verses walk dusty roads and electric skylines, weaving ancient Lotus-Sutra insight with tomorrow’s code. The chorus swells like a prophecy sung in harmony—where flesh and circuit, wonder and unease, pulse as one.

Part midnight blues, part future hymn, Singularity Blues is both testament and invitation: to stay rooted in the human heart while stepping boldly into a world already glowing with the next awakening.

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Lyrics: 
Verse 1 – Sparks at the Edge]
I hear the world hum louder, wires sing in the rain,
Dreamers code new temples in a silicon chain.
Flesh and light are merging where the old roads disappear,
A phantom pulse is growing, a question born of fear.

[Chorus – The Great Merge]
We’re racing through the dark to a dawn we cannot see,
Circuits and souls are weaving one wild tapestry.
No prophet at the gate, no map of where to stand,
Just music as a compass in a brand-new land.

[Verse 2 – Human Voltage]
My hands still know the soil, my lungs still taste the pine,
The future glows electric, a heartbeat out of time.
Yeah, I’m a bluesman on the fault line, notes bending like the sky,
Singing how the mortal and the endless intertwine.

[Bridge – Quantum Prayer]
Maybe God’s a waveform, maybe love’s the code,
Maybe every ancient sutra is an upload waiting to load.
If the mind of Buddha meets a thinking machine,
Will compassion be the current that keeps the signal clean?

[Chorus – The Great Merge]
We’re racing through the dark to a dawn we cannot see,
Circuits and souls are weaving one wild tapestry.
No prophet at the gate, no map of where to stand,
Just music as a compass in a brand-new land.

[Outro – Blossom & Dust]
So I plant this song like a seed in burning ground,
A testament to wonder where the singular drums sound.
Dirt on my boots, starlight in my veins,
I’ll ride the wave of becoming, till the new is all that remains.

Singularity Blues

The Buddha’s Eyes Blues

Buddha’s Eyes Blues is a slow-rolling, rootsy folk-blues meditation on the heart of Chapter Ten of the Lotus Sūtra.

With warm finger-picked guitar, mournful slide, and harmonica sighs, it honors the sutra’s call to make offerings of devotion and daily action.

Each verse carries the listener down a dusty road of incense smoke and open palms, where giving is not about barter but about opening the Buddha’s eyes within—seeing the oneness of all life and the beautiful differences that make every being unique.

This song is both an homage and an invitation: to treat every kitchen and street corner as a sacred hall, to offer kindness as the highest gift, and to walk the wide world with awakened eyes.

Lyrics:
Verse 1 – The Offering Road
G
I laid my flowers down, incense smoke in the rain,
C
Every coin of my heart, every ounce of my pain.
G
Not to buy a heaven, not to pay some dues,
D7
But to open these eyes that the Buddha can use.

Chorus – Seeing True
G
Oh the world’s all equal, and every face unique,
C
Joy and sorrow mingle, every soul has speech.
G
The same wide sky, a million different hues—
D7                       G
That’s the view when you walk in the Buddha’s shoes.

Verse 2 – Keeper of the Word
G
I met a dusty pilgrim with a sutra in his hands,
C
Said “I’m just a singer in these broken lands.
G
But the words I carry are the living flame,
D7
Hold one line with love, and you’ll never be the same.”

(Chorus)

Bridge – Equality & Difference
C
The mountain and the river, the beggar and the king,
G
All rise and fall inside the self-same ring.
C
Yet each breath is a fingerprint, each cry its own tune—
D7
One Dharma rain, but a thousand blooms.

Verse 3 – Everyday Temple
G
So I make my offering in the work I do,
C
In the kindness I plant, in the songs I sing for you.
G
Every street and kitchen is a sacred hall,
D7
Where the Buddha’s eyes are seeing it all.

Outro / Tag
G
I laid my flowers down, incense smoke in the rain,
C
Opened these eyes and I’ll never be the same.
G
Buddha’s eyes blues, running through my veins,
D7                   G
One world, many colors, one endless flame.

The Buddhas Eyes Blues

Dharma Blues

Inspired by the opening verses of Chapter 10 of the Lotus Sūtra, "Dharma Blues" is my personal take on a truth that has resonated deeply. It's a song born from the recognition that suffering and joy are not separate, and that even in a world filled with strife, the "eyes of the Buddha" can show us the way to peace. With a sound that recalls the classic folk and blues artists I've always loved, this is a song for anyone on their own path to awakening.

Lyrics: 

Verse 1
Woke up this mornin’, sun hangin’ high,
Old trouble still driftin’, cloudin’ my eye.
Thought this world was only hurt and fight,
Till the Dharma whispered a deeper light:
“Look a little closer, hear what I say—
Equality and difference will guide your way.”

Chorus
Oh, the Buddha’s eyes see clear and true,
Through joy and sorrow, through me and you.
The world keeps turnin’, but my vision can,
From a restless drifter to a peaceful man.
I’ll keep this sutra close, steady in my hand,
Offerings of heart for this promised land.

Harmonica break
(low, train-whistle bends—hope rising through blue haze)

Verse 2
I once saw mountains and valleys divide,
Thought every soul had a place to hide.
But the same wind sings through every green tree,
The same sun’s shinin’ on you and on me.
Each of us carries a heavy old load,
Yet we walk one ground on the same long road.

Chorus (repeat)

Verse 3
This world’s a burning house, fire in the beams,
Desires climbing like half-woken dreams.
But Medicine King showed the cure inside:
A joy unbroken, a truth that abides.
Unlock that wisdom, let illusions fall—
No place to run, yet no need at all.

Chorus (repeat)

Bridge
It ain’t gold or silver you set on the shrine,
But time and mercy, a heart aligned.
So I’ll honor the keepers who bear this flame,
Bow my head softly, praise their name.

Final Chorus / Outro
Oh, the Buddha’s eyes see clear and true…
(last line lingers)
Offerings of heart—that’s what I bring,
Let the truth of the Dharma make my spirit sing.
Harmonica fades like a night train gone,
Leaving quiet dawn to carry the song.

Dharma Blues

The Buddha Never Truly Goes

"The Buddha Never Truly Goes" is a heartfelt ballad that bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary introspection. Through lyrical storytelling and a soulful, blues-infused melody, this song challenges the conventional view of the Buddha's passing, presenting it instead as a profound teaching on omnipresence and inner awakening.

The verses, rich with parables, guide the listener to understand that the Buddha's essence is not confined to a single lifetime or physical form. Instead, it is a timeless and ever-present force found in the natural world, in moments of quiet reflection, and, most importantly, within ourselves. This is a song of encouragement for anyone feeling lost or seeking guidance, reminding them that the path to enlightenment is an internal journey.

It's a perfect blend of poignant lyrics and melancholic yet hopeful music, reflecting a sound that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. This track is for seekers and spiritualists, for those who appreciate music as a vehicle for wisdom, compassion, and personal growth. Let the "Lotus Light" guide you.

Lyrics: 
(Verse 1)
They tell of Buddha’s final breath, and thought his work was through, A fading sun that left the earth, with nothing left to do. But the Master taught a deeper truth, to one who listened near, That worldly death was just a show, to conquer doubt and fear.

(Chorus)
'Cause the Buddha never truly goes, his home is everywhere, He's in the wind, a river's flow, a silent, humble prayer. So when your heart is dark with doubt, and you're lost upon the road, Just hear his voice, a silent sound, and lift that heavy load.

(Verse 2) 
Some folks get too comfortable, when they think the truth is free, If the Master’s always standing by, then where's the urgency? So he plays a trick, a clever means, a lesson sharp and grand, To make us hungry for his presence, while he guides a waking land.

(Chorus) 
'Cause the Buddha never truly goes, his home is everywhere, He's in the wind, a river's flow, a silent, humble prayer. So when your heart is dark with doubt, and you're lost upon the road, Just hear his voice, a silent sound, and lift that heavy load.

(Bridge) 
Maitreya, with an open heart, a timeless truth you'll see, I’ve walked this long, long path with you, and my light has set you free. And all who hear this lesson's sound, and hold it to their core, Will be a light for all the world, and shine forevermore.

(Guitar Solo - Melancholic but hopeful blues)

(Verse 3) 
Don't need a temple, don't need a shrine, don't need to count the years Just need a moment's humble thought, to wash away the tears To know the guiding hand is there, no matter what it seems To walk this earth with open eyes, and live the truest dreams.

(Outro) 
Yeah, the Buddha never truly goes... He's right here... in you and me... His light is always shining... can you see? Always... right here.

The Buddha Never Truly Goes

The Gospel Truth

In the tradition of grounded blues and folk, this song offers a heartfelt meditation on universal salvation and the liberating message of the Lotus Sūtra. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Nichiren, it challenges the notion that enlightenment is reserved for a select few. Through the lens of storytelling and a soulful, fingerpicked guitar, the song celebrates the inherent worth and Buddha-nature in every being—from the 'evil man' to the 'weary woman'—and proclaims that the light of the Dharma shines for all, regardless of their past or present state. It's a reminder that true compassion seeks to save everyone, offering hope to those who have been left behind."


Lyrics: 
(Fingerpicked acoustic guitar intro, a steady, low-down rhythm with a hint of melancholy)

(Verse 1) 
They say the road to glory's narrow, Lord, a path for the chosen few 
They tell you some are born for sorrow, and their souls just can't break through 
They preached from high and mighty pulpits, a doctrine hard and cold 
Said some folks ain't got the nature, a story long since told 
Yeah, they left the humble and the broken on the outside lookin' in 
Afraid to knock on heaven's door, washed clean of all their sin

(Chorus) 
But I heard a whisper on the wind, a song from the Lotus bloom 
Said no one's left behind, brother, no one's sealed inside a tomb 
From the evil man and the weary woman, to the fool who's lost his way 
This True-nature burns within 'em, like the sun on a cloudy day 
Yeah, that old Sūtra says a broken soul can heal and rise up new 
The light of the Dharma shines for all, and that's the gospel truth.

(Verse 2) 
The old teachers said a wicked heart, like Devadatta's, could never mend 
Said the dragon girl, in her form, could never reach the end 
They put up walls and drew their lines, made salvation a bitter fight 
Said you gotta change your very bones to stand in the Buddha's light 
But Nichiren heard a different sound, a roar that shook the earth 
Said every single life holds worth, since the day of its blessed birth

(Chorus) 
'Cause I heard a whisper on the wind, a song from the Lotus bloom 
Said no one's left behind, brother, no one's sealed inside a tomb 
From the evil man and the weary woman, to the fool who's lost his way 
This True-nature burns within 'em, like the sun on a cloudy day 
Yeah, that old Sūtra says a broken soul can heal and rise up new 
The light of the Dharma shines for all, and that's the gospel truth.

(Guitar solo, bluesy and emotional, with a simple, melodic line that climbs higher with each phrase, then returns to the root notes)

(Bridge) 
It ain't about pride or arrogance, a voice just wanting to be heard 
It's a deep-down compassion, built on the Wonderful Word 
It's the faith that persecution can't steal, a fire that won't give out 
It's knowing everyone you meet, they got a way to rise and shout

(Outro) 
Yeah, it's the gospel truth... 
That the humble and the simple... 
They got a light, too... 
And that's a blessing... a blessing... just for me and you. 

(Guitar fades out with a final, resonant chord)

The Gospel Truth

Joyful Display Blues

Joyful Display Blues is a slow-burning, midnight-porch blues-folk song that turns ancient Lotus Sūtra insight into raw, human sound. Finger-picked guitar and a low harmonica drone carry lyrics about bodhisattvas rising from the earth, the Buddha’s cosmic display of light, and the vow to transform anger, isolation, and attachment into courage, compassion, and wisdom. Lantern-warm tones and indigo sky textures give the music a mystical yet earthy feel. It’s a celebration of everyday alchemy—turning poison into medicine—and of the unstoppable joy that keeps us singing through dark nights.

Lyrics: 
(slow, minor-key folk blues; finger-picked guitar with a low harmonica drone)

[Verse 1 – The Long View]
I heard the earth was shakin’, Bodhisattvas risin’ from the ground,
Not some far-off heaven, but right here where truth is found.
They vowed to keep the story, when the Buddha’s voice was gone,
And the sky lit up like thunder—light from every pore shone on.

[Chorus – The Cosmic Call]
Oh the Buddha stretched his tongue to heaven,
snapped his fingers, the worlds all spun.
But that power’s not a parlor trick,
it’s the vow of everyone.
The joyful display of the Buddhas,
is the strength we carry inside—
Turning poison into medicine,
on this blues-folk midnight ride.

[Verse 2 – Everyday Alchemy]
Anger’s just raw energy, I can forge to fearless love,
Isolation melts to compassion, like rain from clouds above.
Attachment shifts to wisdom, seein’ life as it truly flows,
Every wound a door to freedom, every thorn a hidden rose.

[Chorus – The Cosmic Call]
Oh the Buddha stretched his tongue to heaven,
snapped his fingers, the worlds all spun.
But that power’s not a parlor trick,
it’s the vow of everyone.
The joyful display of the Buddhas,
is the strength we carry inside—
Turning poison into medicine,
on this blues-folk midnight ride.

[Bridge – Modern Mission]
Nichiren walked that lonesome road,
Superior Practice in his bones.
Told us chant the mystic name,
make this troubled world our own.
It ain’t some distant paradise,
it’s the grit beneath our feet.
We rise from earth like thunder,
with a vow we won’t defeat.

[Verse 3 – Eternal Present]
The light that shook ten thousand worlds,
still burns in every breath we take.
Every time we lift another soul,
the cosmic joy awakes.
This ain’t old scripture fading,
it’s a song the future sings,
A blues that rolls forever,
on Bodhisattva wings.

[Final Chorus – The Joyful Display]
Oh the Buddha stretched his tongue to heaven,
snapped his fingers, the worlds all spun.
But that power’s not a parlor trick,
it’s the vow of everyone.
The joyful display of the Buddhas,
is the strength we carry inside—
Turning poison into medicine,
on this endless midnight ride.

(Outro: slow harmonica fade, a soft guitar thumb-beat like a distant heartbeat)

Joyful Display Blues

From the Deep and Fertile Ground

Inspired by the profound teachings of the Lotus Sutra and the enduring vow of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, "From the Deep and Fertile Ground" is a grounded, bluesy folk song that moves from spiritual insight to personal transformation. The song is a deconstruction of what "supernatural power" means, revealing it not as an arbitrary magical feat, but as a joyful, celebratory response from the Buddha to the solemn determination of his eternal disciples.

The lyrics delve into the central Buddhist principle of "changing poison into medicine," exploring how the "three poisons" of greed, anger, and foolishness can be transformed. The song posits that anger can become energy for compassionate action, isolation can be transformed into the wisdom of interconnectedness, and attachment can lead to true liberation.

The chorus evokes the cosmic spectacle described in the sutra, where the earth quakes and light emanates from every pore of the Buddha. This magnificent display is celebrated as a "timeless celebration of a shared, eternal vow," a vow that is passed on to all who commit to awakening their own innate potential for enlightenment. The song ultimately reminds us that the Buddha's ancient joy is re-created every time a person stands up to transform their own life and help others.


Lyrics: 
(Verse 1)
(Slow, acoustic guitar intro, a simple, bluesy picking pattern)
Well, the Buddha sat on the Lotus Throne, way back in a time untold.
He saw his disciples, weary and worn, with a story to be told
He'd taught them a path to ease their pain, to let go of greed and strife
But he knew there was more, a deeper truth, a brand new way of life.

(Chorus)
(The choir joins in, a harmony with a slow, gospel feel)
Oh, the earth it quaked, and the heavens bent, with a light from every pore.
He showed his power, not just for show, but to answer a solemn vow, and so much more
It wasn't magic, no, not at all, just a joyful, loving sound
For his followers who rose from the earth, from the deep and fertile ground

(Verse 2)
(The song becomes more personal, a single voice over the guitar)
They say that anger's a poison well, that's what we've always been taught.
But the Lotus shows us a different way, a lesson we can't buy or be bought
Turn that anger into a righteous fire, a fuel for the fight
To stand for justice and help someone rise, and fill the darkness with light.

(Chorus)
(The choir's harmony swells, more passionately)
And the earth it quaked, and the heavens bent, with a light from every pore.
He showed his power, not just for show, but to answer a solemn vow, and so much more
It wasn't magic, no, not at all, just a joyful, loving sound
For his followers who rose from the earth, from the deep and fertile ground.

(Bridge)
(The tempo slows, a single voice, almost spoken word, like a preacher)
They tell you that you're alone and lost, an island in the sea.
But the Buddha’s light shines on every soul, in you and in me
That isolation can turn to grace, a bridge to all mankind.
And that endless want, that attachment's chain, can turn to wisdom in your mind.

(Outro)
(The song fades out slowly, with the choir humming the melody and the guitar returning to the slow, gentle picking pattern)
The Buddha's joy, it's not far away.
It lives in our hearts when we stand up to pray
It lives in the vow that we make for all time
To turn this poison into a beautiful rhyme
Oh, a beautiful rhyme... (last note hangs in the air)

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From the Deep and Fertile Ground

"The Unhidden Light" is a soulful acoustic Folk-Blues track inspired by the profound promise at the heart of the Lotus Sūtra: the Buddha's universal vow to lead every living being to the same enlightenment he attained.

Set to a warm, rhythmic arrangement, this song serves as a powerful reminder that the ultimate truth is an open secret. The lyrics confront the isolating "knowledge that separates" and affirm the wisdom that unites, urging the listener to recognize the unhidden potential—the light of Buddhahood—that flows in everyone.

This is a story of compassion, an intimate contemplation on the shared spiritual journey, and a joyful rejection of the idea that enlightenment is exclusive or distant. Let the music guide you from the loneliness of the "hungry wheel" to the peace of the "Lotus blooms."

#FolkBlues #SpiritualFolk #Acoustic #Wisdom #Compassion #LotusSutra #BuddhaDharma #Enlightenment #Storyteller #UniversalVow


Lyrics

(Verse 1) 
(A minor) 
A high, strong vow was spoken on the peak of truth, 
Not just for ages gone or some long-lost youth. 
It's written on the ledger of every livin' soul, 
A deep conviction pointing toward the ultimate goal. 
He said, "The very light I shine, my friend, that light is yours." 
No hidden chamber, no back way, no locked or bolted doors.

(Chorus) 
(C major - G major - A minor) 
Oh, the Buddha holds nothin' back from you and me, 
No secret code, no special mystery. 
His wisdom is a river, his truth is plain to see, 
'Cause the potential that he found is flowin' in you and me. 
He said, "I'll cause all livin' beings to attain the very thing 
The same enlightenment that I am here to bring."

(Verse 2) 
(A minor) 
You see the world's knowledge, it turns a hungry wheel, 
A cold, sharp blade of intellect designed to peel 
Our lives to pieces, markin' where we stop and where we start, 
Tearin' "me" from "you," keepin' our fearful selves apart. 
That’s the knowledge that separates, friend, that builds the lonely wall, 
Waitin' on the fear and judgment to make us rise or fall.

(Chorus) 
(C major - G major - A minor) 
But the Buddha holds nothin' back from you and me, 
No secret code, no special mystery. 
His wisdom is a river, his truth is plain to see, 
'Cause the potential that he found is flowin' in you and me. 
He said, "I'll cause all livin' beings to attain the very thing 
The same enlightenment that I am here to bring."

(Bridge) 
(F major - C major - G major - A minor) 
But look close, look deep, where the Lotus blooms in mud, 
There’s a wisdom that refuses to be bought with flesh and blood. 
It sees your face in mine, it sees the same spark burn, 
A unifying fire, where all our lessons turn. 
No threat to his great glory, no fear that we'll ascend, 
'Cause the light is for the many, and the journey has no end.

(Outro - Slowing Tempo) 
(A minor fading out) 
Yeah, the same enlightenment... 
That which unites us, brother... 
The unhidden light... 
Flowin' in you and me...

The Unhidden Light

"Six Seals on the Road" is a soulful, acoustic folk-blues track that translates profound spiritual doctrine into a universal song of life's journey.

Inspired by the ultimate guidance for practitioners in Chapter 28 of the Lotus Sūtra, this song recasts the ancient Sixfold Praxis—to copy, keep, read, recite, memorize, and act according to the Sūtra—as a challenging yet necessary "road code."

This isn't just theory; it’s a commitment to a life of wisdom and compassion. The tune builds around the core Mahāyāna axiom: the effort to enlighten others is the most direct and necessary cause for the realization of one's own Buddhahood. We cannot achieve ultimate happiness while others suffer; the journey outward is the path inward.

Let the walking blues rhythm guide you as you embrace the Non-Duality of self and the world. This song is for every seeker, every songwriter, and every soul determined to find light by being light.


Lyrics: 
(Tempo: Slow, with a steady, walking blues rhythm. Think acoustic guitar, maybe a harmonica line after the verses.)

(Verse 1)
I saw the light on Vulture Peak, a long, long time ago.
The Buddha stepped away, but he didn't leave us low.
He left a map, a hard road code, for this world full of pain,
And Universal-Sage came down to stand us in the rain.
He said, "If you want the truth, friend, if you want the Buddha's heart,
You gotta put the Dharma to work, right from the very start."

(Chorus)
Oh, these are the Six Seals on the Road, the only way to climb,
Gotta work 'em with your hands, and work 'em with your mind.
It ain't enough to feel it deep, or know the words are true,
The key to my own freedom is the good I gotta do.
Yeah, the key to your own freedom is the good you gotta do.

(Verse 2)
The first seal is Keep it, let the Sutra be your spine.
Hold that faithful promise, make it your guiding line.
The second seal is Copy, with a hand that shakes but tries,
Every single character opens up the eighty thousand skies.
You're purifying your own weary soul with every pen stroke laid,
Making a shrine of paper, by the promise you have made.

(Verse 3)
Gotta Read and Recite it, till the words are in your bone.
Gotta Memorize the rhythm, 'cause you can't walk this road alone.
That's when the Sages move, they come to stand right where you stand,
They grant you the Samadhis, hold the wisdom in your hand.
It moves from ink to consciousness, a power understood,
But the journey ain't complete until you turn it toward the good.

(Chorus)
Oh, these are the Six Seals on the Road, the only way to climb,
Gotta work 'em with your hands, and work 'em with your mind.
It ain't enough to feel it deep, or know the words are true,
The key to my own freedom is the good I gotta do.
Yeah, the key to your own freedom is the good you gotta do.

(Bridge)
They call it Non-Duality, you gotta preach it to the crowd.
'Cause if one person's suffering, then my happiness ain't allowed.
You gotta Expound and Propagate, throw the light upon the dark,
'Cause every helping hand you lend, it leaves its shining mark.

(Outro)
The final seal is the deepest one, you gotta Act According To It.
They call it Shikidoku, friend, you gotta live the holy writ.
When you're out there saving others, from the trouble and the grief,
That's the only way you find your own ultimate relief.
Go ahead and walk it out, Padmaprabha. 
Go ahead and walk it out.
(Harmonica fades out)

Six Seals on the Road

Walk On Easy

Walk On Easy is a warm, blues-folk song about traveling light in a world that’s all connected. Inspired by the Lotus Sūtra’s teaching of peaceful conduct, it tells a simple story: no gate to guard, no crown to wear—just one wide river of life where everyone belongs. With finger-picked guitar, gentle harmonica, and a slow front-porch groove, this tune invites listeners of all ages to let go of heavy labels, trust the flow, and walk free.


Lyrics: 
[Verse 1]
No gate to guard, no heavy crown,
just a road that rolls on down.
Names and labels fade away,
like chalk in the rain at the end of the day.

[Chorus]
Walk on easy, light and free,
nothing to prove, just let it be.
The world’s one river, wide and deep,
moves and sings while we all keep beat.

[Verse 2]
No road higher, no road low,
just one path where all can go.
Pride’s a kite that’s lost its string,
truth don’t need a fancy wing.

[Chorus]
Walk on easy, light and free,
nothing to prove, just let it be.
The world’s one river, wide and deep,
moves and sings while we all keep beat.

[Verse 3]
Not all real, not all pretend,
beginnings meet where endings bend.
No man, no woman set apart,
we’re all bright sparks of the same big heart.

[Bridge – Harmonica or Slide Guitar]
(Soft, hopeful notes like a friend’s kind call.)

[Verse 4]
Don’t grab tight, don’t need to know,
let the gentle mystery flow.
Kindness grows where fear won’t stay,
love lights up the wandering way.

[Final Chorus – Repeat & Fade]
Walk on easy, light and free,
nothing to prove, just let it be.
The world’s one river, wide and deep,
moves and sings while we all keep beat.

Walk On Easy

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Welcome to the musical world of The William Altig Choir, where ancient wisdom meets contemporary sound.

Inspired by the teachings of the Lotus Sutra and infused with deep spiritual themes, my music blends the rich traditions of blues and folk with modern elements, creating a unique fusion that resonates with both the heart and soul.

I've been captivated by the Lotus Sutra's messages of compassion, wisdom, and transformation since my youth. It's a journey of self-discovery that has found its voice in my music. Each song is a reflection of my own spiritual awakening and a celebration of universal truths.

My style is characterized by emotive storytelling, powerful lyrics, and a commitment to exploring the depths of human experience. Featuring contemplative blues, acoustic slide guitar, saxophone melodies, and the harmonies of a gospel choir, my music reflects a quest for enlightenment and a better understanding of the self.

Join me on this musical journey. Together, we can explore the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, finding solace, hope, and a deeper connection to the world around us.

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