Sep 21, 2019
A quote from Master Shandao’s “Chapter on the Preface to the Commentary on the Contemplation Sutra”:
善導大師語錄 - 《觀經疏》〈序分義〉
Be true and thorough in renunciation of the sufferings in the Saha world, and in aspiration for the eternal happiness upon returning to the unconditioned realm!
However, the unconditioned realm cannot easily be accessed. Without any causal condition for renouncing the sufferings and afflictions in the Saha world, it is also difficult. So, we must set forth a resolution, as indestructible as a diamond, to terminate the origin of birth-and-death. If we do not accept and follow the compassionate Buddha (Amitabha), how can we not sigh in longing for renunciation and aspiration?
真心徹到,厭苦娑婆,欣樂無為,永歸常樂。但無為之境,不可輕爾即階;苦惱娑婆,無由輒然得離。自非發金剛之志,永絕生死之元;若不親從慈尊,何能免斯長嘆。
Namo Amituofo!
