Oct 26, 2018
Master Huijing’s Short Teachings about Taking Refuge to Amitabha
皈命彌陀
Master Shandao says, “Namo means taking refuge, aspiration for rebirth, and merit dedication. Taking refuge is our response to Amitabha’s call, to return to our home in the Pure Land. This is explained from the side of the Buddha. Moreover, taking refuge refers to obeying his command to return home. We do not disobey Amitabha’s order. We simply heed his call and take refuge.
(continued tomorrow)
善導大師說：「南無」者，即是歸命；亦是發願迴向之義。
「歸命」是阿彌陀佛呼喚我們歸回極樂故鄉的命令，這是從佛那邊來解釋的；再者，「歸命」就是歸順阿彌陀佛呼喚我們回極樂故鄉的命令，阿彌陀佛的命令我們不違逆，我們歸順祂，這也是歸命的意思。
Namo Amituofo!
