Feb 21, 2020
Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Taking Refuge in Amitabha
皈命彌陀
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Of course, people generally read the sutras for the purpose of eradicating their karmic obstructions and hoping it is helpful during rebirth. However, in this case, it is regarded to be “not exclusive”, implying that their minds are in doubt towards Amitabha’s deliverance. It is an indication that they don’t understand the merits and virtues of the Name, and what kind of Buddha Amitabha is.
Above all, to practice the Pure Land teaching, we have to fully believe in, accept, and totally rely on Amitabha Buddha, Our exclusive recitation of Amitabha’s Name offers proof of our total reliance. Having said that, it doesn’t mean that there are no merits and virtues in practicing the teachings related to other buddhas and bodhisattvas.
However, as far as rebirth in the Land of Bliss is concerned, we have to totally rely on Amitabha Buddha.
當然,一般人誦經的目的,多是希望消業障,往生時希望可以有幫助,可是這樣就已經是不專了,就已表示他的心對阿彌陀佛是有懷疑的,因為他對名號的功德不瞭解,也不瞭解阿彌陀佛是怎樣的一尊佛。
總之,修學淨土法門就是要完全信受阿彌陀佛,完全依靠阿彌陀佛,也就是專念阿彌陀佛。這樣的意思不是說其他的佛菩薩或善行沒有功德,而是說,要往生極樂世界,就要完全依靠阿彌陀佛。
Namo Amituofo!
