Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Faith in Pure Land Buddhism
淨土信仰
The main points of dedication are:
1. The sincere mind – the sincere and earnest mind. Through sincerity we can contact Amitabha; sincerity is a characteristic of Amitabha. If a person is sincere, the Buddha knows and responds. “Sincerely”, as said in the 18th Vow, refers to “the sincere mind”. The phrase “sincerely dedicate and aspire to be reborn in that land” alsodescribes the sincere mind, a mind of devotion.
2. Tranquility – if we have a specific aim, or a particular target, we have to pursue it calmly and minimize our false thoughts as much as possible. It then becomes easier to connect with the Buddha, and the desired effect may arrive more quickly.
迴向的基本要點:
第一「誠心」。就是至誠慇切的心,所謂「誠能通天」、「至誠格神」、「人有誠心,佛有感應」。第十八願所講的「至心」,就是至誠心。「至心迴向,願生彼國」也是一種至誠心,就是虔誠的心。
第二「寂靜」。如果有特定要求某一個目標、某一種對象的話,那就必須寂靜下來,儘量少妄想雜念,便容易感通,這樣效果就會比較快。
Namo Amituofo!
