Jul 14, 2017
慧淨上人法語
專稱彌陀佛名
慧淨上人法語
專稱彌陀佛名
With respect to the relationship between Amitabha-recitation and “the nine levels” , Master Shandao shows us in Dharma School of Contemplation and Recitation some expedient guidance. The first expedient guidance is that if a person recites Amitabha’s name 30,000 times and above everyday, he is regarded as a member of the upper level in the high tier. This guidance is provided mainly for those who are on the sagely path, facilitating them to recite Amitabha’s name exclusively.
The second expedient guidance is returning to the all-time definitive Commentary on the Contemplation Sutra, which defines, “Although the preceding passages spoke of the merits of the meditative and non-meditative virtues, the Buddha’s underlying wish is that sentient beings will recite Amitabha’s name single-mindedly”. Returning to the Commentary on the Contemplation Sutra and reciting Amitabha’s name exclusively transcend [practices] at the nine levels.
對於「念佛」和「九品」的關係，善導大師在 《觀念法門》中有方便的引導，第一個方便引導是，如果一個人每天念三萬聲以上就是上品上生，但這主要是為了引導聖道門的行人來專一念佛。
第二個方便引導是，回歸楷定古今的《觀經四帖疏》，《觀經四帖疏》的判定就是：「雖說定散兩門之益，望佛本願，意在眾生，一向專稱，彌陀佛名」。回歸到《觀經四帖疏》，專念彌陀名號就是超越九品。
Namo Amitabha!
