Aug 19

Aug 19, 2017
慧淨上人法語
人生目的

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While the goal is so lofty, and the retributive reward is so splendid, the method is just so plain and ordinary, not peculiar and difficult, for which mundane people easily contempt. Why is that? Mainly because they do not understand that Amitabha-recitation in the Pure Land school is backed up by the vow and practice of Amitabha Buddha.

In conclusion, the goal of our life and the purpose of our studying Buddhism are clearly laid down, just like the flag hoisted up in the sky, which can be seen by people in different directions. This is the goal – rebirth in the Land of Bliss, and the method – exclusive recitation of Amitabha’s name.

目標是那麼崇高，果報境界是那麼殊勝，方法卻是這樣的平淡、平凡，毫不奇特艱難，甚至多被世人輕視，為什麼會這樣呢？這是因為他們不明白，淨土念佛一門之背後有阿彌陀佛的願與行。

從結論上來講，我們人生的目標、學佛的目的，都很明朗確定，就像旗子鮮明掛在高空中，四面八方的人抬起頭就看得到：這就是目標──「往生極樂世界」，方法──「專稱彌陀名號」。

Namo Amitabha!