Jan 4, 2020
An excerpt from the Chapter on the Meaning of the Non-meditative Virtues from the
Commentary on the Contemplation Sutra
善導大師語錄
《觀經疏》〈散善義〉:
If a person wishes to study the theory in the Buddhist teachings step by step (from the status of an ordinary being up to that of a sacred being,) until he attains the fruition of Buddhahood. He should not cease his learning until he has become free of all obstructions.
If a person wishes to study Buddhist teachings in practice, he must follow a reliable way that takes his capacity into account. He will gain more if he makes less effort through his own discretion.
若欲學解,從凡至聖,乃至佛果,一切無礙,皆得學也; 若欲學行者,必藉有緣之法,少用功勞,多得益也。
Namo Amituofo!
