Sep 9, 2019
Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Faith in Pure Land Buddhism
淨土信仰
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With remorse, he wants to correct his wrongdoings by doing good and practicing Buddhist teachings; but, he cannot extend his life.
At this time, he can only be saved by Amitabha Buddha’s 18th Vow. Only with Amitabha Buddha’s “unconditional kindness and compassion” can he be rescued from his sufferings and receive true happiness.
Under this circumstance, if that person’s life can be extended, he must recite Amitabha’s Name for the remainder of his life, not just “ten times”.
在他懊悔的時候,想要悔改,可是生命將盡,沒辦法讓生命再度延長,讓他好好地懺悔、彌補,回頭來行善積德、依法修行,他有這個心,可是來不及了。
這個時候,唯有阿彌陀佛的第十八願才能救度他,也唯有阿彌陀佛的第十八願才能顯出佛教真正的「無緣大慈,同體大悲」、有救無類地拔苦與樂之所在。
假如這個人生命延長的話,他就會成為「乃至」一輩子的念佛,而不會只是十念而已。
Namo Amituofo!
