Dec 27, 2018
Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about the Infinite Life Sutra
《佛說無量壽經》
(continued)
“Sentient beings of the ten directions” mentioned in the 19th
Vow are different. They do not exclusively recite Amitabha’s Name; but, set forth the Bodhi Mind, and practice various merits and virtues through their own power. Then they sincerely dedicate their accumulated merits and virtues to rebirth in the Land of Bliss. They don’t exclusively rely on Amitabha; but, rely on themselves. In this respect, Amitabha Buddha does not unite with them, and Amitabha’s life force does not exist for them.
Amitabha only guarantees that he will welcome and receive them at the near end of their lives.Though they do not rely on Amitabha Buddha, he also delivers them to be reborn in the Land of Bliss.
第十九願的「十方眾生」就不是這樣的，他不是專稱彌陀佛名，他是以「發菩提心，修諸功德」，然後至心發願，欲生極樂世界的。他不是專靠阿彌陀佛，他是靠他自己，阿彌陀佛對這種的眾生來講，並不是綁在一起的，並不是生命為他而存在的。
而是跟他保證說，你如果將這些功德迴向願生極樂世界，為他保證在他臨終的時候，會來迎接他，使他即使沒有專依靠阿彌陀佛，阿彌陀佛也要救他，迎接他往生極樂世界。
(to be continued tomorrow)
Namo Amituofo!
