Nov 10, 2019
Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about the Contemplation Sutra
《佛說觀無量壽經》
The purpose of the sixteen kinds of contemplations is not to get sentient beings to contemplate the adornments of the direct and the circumstantial rewards of the Land of Bliss; but, asks us to know the adornments of the direct rewards and the circumstantial rewards of the Land of Bliss. This is done so that we can arouse admiration and aspire to be reborn there. Hence, we always recite Amitabha’s Name for rebirth. This is the original intent of Shakyamuni Buddha in giving us the Contemplation Sutra.
It is very obvious that Shakyamuni Buddha emphasizes, explains, and instructs us to practice to hold the Name of Amitayus Buddha.
十六種觀的目的,不是讓眾生去觀極樂的依正莊嚴,而是要眾生瞭解極樂的依正莊嚴,產生欣慕願生之心,之後就一向稱念彌陀名號,這就是釋迦牟尼佛宣說《觀經》的本意。
因為,非常明顯地,釋迦牟尼佛所強調的、所交待的、所要我們依教奉行的, 是「持無量壽佛名」。
Namo Amituofo!
