July 10, 2019
Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about the Contemplation Sutra
《佛說觀無量壽經》
(continued)
This conclusion indicates that we should abandon the Path of Importance (self-power meditative and non-meditative virtues), and follow the Path of the Great Vow(exclusive recitation of the Buddha’s Name.)Though the text is short, the message is strong. It reveals the ultimate meaning of the Pure Land School, like the clearing of clouds to see the sun that shines alone. It is also like the flowerthat withers and the lotus seeds are produced. This is direct and straightforward, not expedient at all.
This text is the core teaching, the bone marrow, the crystallization of the entire Contemplation Sutra. It is also the principle, guideline, eyes, and feet of the teaching of Pure Land. It is the final destination of the sixteen contemplations depicted in the Sutra.
(to be continued tomorrow)
此結論顯明捨自力定散之「要門」，依專稱佛名之「弘願」。此文雖短，筆力萬鈞；淨宗宗義，如撥雲見日，朗然獨照，似華落蓮成，不帶方便。
此文是整部《觀經》的核心、骨髓、結晶，是淨教的宗旨、方針、目足，是十六觀的千里來龍，在此結穴。
Namo Amituofo!
