May 1, 2020
An excerpt from the Chapter of the Meaning of the Non-meditative Virtues in the Commentary on the Contemplation Sutra
善導大師語錄
《觀經疏》〈散善義〉:
As death nears, a sinner’s mind is focused on his suffering. For this reason he cannot mentally invoke Amitabha’s name. A kind advisor is aware of his difficulty and teaches him to recite Amitabha’s Name.
罪人死苦來逼,無由得念佛名。 善友知苦失念,轉教口稱彌陀名號。
Namo Amituofo!