Sep 10, 2017
慧淨上人法語
念佛方法
慧淨上人法語
念佛方法
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Under such a circumstance, we recite Amitabha’s name in parallel with greed, hatred and delusion, as well as with false and miscellaneous thoughts. Although false and miscellaneous thoughts exist in every recitation, it does not hinder us in our rebirth.
Nevertheless, we can use the method of “counting from one to ten” in order to let us recite Amitabha’s Name in a serene and tranquil manner. By counting the numbers of our recitation, our mind can be more concentrated and focused. When our mind is focused, we will be calmer and quieter. Having said that, tiny false and miscellaneous thoughts may continue popping up. It doesn’t mean that when this method is used, our false and miscellaneous thoughts will totally disappear during Amitabha-recitation.
因此我們就是以貪瞋癡、妄想雜念的心去念佛，念念之中，雖有妄想雜念，但是不障礙往生。
然而，為了讓自己念佛更加安詳寂靜，所以用「十念記數」，因為一方面念佛，一方面記數，自然會比較攝心專注；當心比較收攝時，心自然也就比較平靜、比較清靜。儘管如此，還是有微細的妄想雜念，並不是運用這種方法，一念佛就沒有妄想雜念了。
Namo Amitabha!
