Nov 28

Nov 28, 2017
慧淨上人法語
念佛方法

If we realize the greatest matter in our life is rebirth and do not give up our aspiration to be reborn [in the Land of Bliss], we will naturally be mindful of Amitabha-recitation without forsaking. Every individual is different in capacity and aptitude – some diligent, some distracted; but this doesn’t matter.

Although we may not recite many, we have to keep reciting “without forsaking”. Mindful. Those who recite a few may have more false thoughts and more afflictions, and they may suffer more at the time near to end-of-life. Those who recite more may have less obstruction at the time near to end-of-life.

Wherever thoughts arise, weight follows. With the weight of delusive thoughts, we will feel difficult to bear. However, with Amitabha-recitation, we will feel much better and relaxed.

如果能體會到一生中往生之事最大，願生之心不捨，自然就會念念不捨。每個人根基不同，有的人精進，有的人雜念多，都沒關係。

雖然念不多，但都必須有一種「念念不捨」的心。只是，少念佛者，妄念多煩惱重，臨終多痛苦；常念佛者，臨終較少障礙。

因為有念頭，就有重量：有妄想的重量就難受，有念佛的輕安就好受。

Namo Amitabha!