Sep 14, 2018
Master Huijing’s Dharma Words about Attributes of the Pure Land Sect of Buddhism: Worldly Truths
淨土宗宗風俗諦
An Amitabha-reciter upholds a principle in dealing with worldly matters, which can be summarized in two phrases – regard for the general interests of all and be appropriate. Considering the general interests of all – Should I say such words? Should I do such a thing? Should I contact such a person? If not, I should not have such an idea, say such words, and perform such action. If I should do that, how far should I go? How should I do? How to do it appropriately? This is “regard for the general interests of all and be appropriate”.
Under all circumstances, we should regard the general interests of all, and be appropriate. In the relationships between husband and wife, father and son, and among siblings, friends, lotus fellows and etc., each have their own consideration for the general interests of all and appropriateness. So, we should consider the general interests of all and be appropriate under all circumstances. If not, it will be in a state of chaos, and all of us will be annoyed with afflictions.
念佛人為人處世有一個原則，就是兩句話、六個字：「守大體、有分寸」。守大體就是：這句話應不應該講？這件事情是否應該去做？是否應該去和這個人接觸？如果是不應該，就不要起這樣的心念，說這樣的話，做這樣的行為；如果是應該去做，到底要做到什麼程度？應該要怎麼做？分寸要怎麼拿捏？這就是守大體、有分寸。
無論任何事情都要「守大體、有分寸」，夫妻、父子、兄弟、朋友、蓮友……彼此之間，都各有各的大體和分寸，所以任何事情都要守大體、有分寸。一旦沒有守大體，沒有分寸，就一定會混亂，將帶給彼此苦惱。
Namo Amitabha!
