Jan 24, 2019
Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about the Infinite Life Sutra
《佛說無量壽經》
Both the 18th Vow and the 19th Vow are the vows for rebirth in this lifetime; however, which one is the fundamental vow, the main vow, or Amitabha’s original intent? It is the 18th Vow. Why? There are 36 Chinese words in the 18th Vow, and at the end, it says, “should not be born there, may I not attain perfect Enlightenment.”
It is specified only in the 18th Vow and no others. Thus, we know that Amitabha’s attainment of perfect Enlightenment and sentient beings’ rebirth are bound together, and are accomplished at the same time.
(to be continued tomorrow)
當機願的第十八願、第十九願當中，哪一願是根本、主要的願，是阿彌陀佛的本懷呢？就是第十八願。為什麼呢？第十八願總共有三十六個字，其中有兩句「若不生者，不取正覺。」這八個字只有第十八願有，其他的願並沒有，由這八個字可知眾生的往生跟阿彌陀佛的成佛是綁在一起的，是同時成就的。
Namo Amituofo!
