Chapter 22 of the Lotus Sutra is very brief. In it, Buddha Shakyamuni entrusts or transmits (depending on the translation) the teachings to the assembly. He is asking them to "keep, read, recite, and expound" the teachings presented in this Sutra. Following this, many of the supernatural elements that so prominently feature in the second half of the sutra are sent away from sight, including the Buddha Ancient Treasures.
Practically speaking, what does it mean to keep and expound or uphold this teaching? In terms of practice or conduct in everyday life, what is the Buddha asking for? What kind of practice is outlined in this Sutra, as you understand it?
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