Jul 5, 2020
Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about the Amitabha Sutra
《佛說阿彌陀經》
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So, if we do not understand correctly, our minds will be afflicted by doubt and turmoil. Conversely, if we do understand correctly, we will be delighted and at ease, because we know “holding fast the Name” supplies us with all of the virtuous roots and meritorious blessings necessary for rebirth in Amitabha’s Pure Land.
These truths were taught by Shakyamuni Buddha in the Amitabha Sutra, “holding fast the Name” is abundant in virtuous roots and meritorious blessings, and all others are NOT.
所以,若無正確的了解就會苦惱、不安,若有正確的了解,我們就會喜悅、安心,知道原來將所有念佛以外的功德迴向往生極樂世界,這對往生極樂世界這件事來說,是少善根、少福德,不是多善根、多福德。
往生的正因──多善根、多福德,原來就是「執持名號」。所以釋迦牟尼佛在《阿彌陀經》親口說,「執持名號」即是多善根、多福德,其他的皆不提。
Namo Amituofo!
