Feb 11, 2020
Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Taking Refuge in Amitabha
皈命彌陀
The only ones who are truly capable of setting forth the mind of leaving the Six Realms are great people, real monastics, and true Buddhist learners. However, it is rare to find a person who really sets forth the mind of leaving. That being the case, what can the majority of sentient beings, who always fall into the wretched realms and reincarnate forever, do?
Amitabha Buddha deeply understands our predicament. To sentient beings like us, who suffer endless reincarnation he says, “As you suffer, I suffer; as you are joyful, I am joyful.” Therefore, Amitabha makes a Fundamental Vow that all will be saved and delivered regardless of who they are.
能發出離心是「大丈夫」,是真「出家人」,是真「學佛者」。但能真正發起出離心的人少之又少,其他絕大多數的「常沉惡道,永在輪迴」的眾生要怎麼辦?阿彌陀佛老早就已深深知道我們就是這樣的眾生,承受常沒常流轉之苦,而感同身受的說:「眾生苦惱我苦惱,眾生安樂我安樂。」因而發了「不論何人,都必定救度」的本願。
Namo Amituofo!
