Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Faith in Pure Land Buddhism
淨土信仰
The merit dedication of Amitabha-recitation practice is equal, without any mental discrimination. It is not necessary to dedicate to our enemies and debtors first, and then dedicate to other sentient beings in the Dharma Realms. There is no priority in dedication like those unequal practices; so, we should dedicate and give equally to all sentient beings.
Will the merit and virtues be diminished or eliminated if we dedicate equally to all? NO! It is just like turning on the light in a room. If there is no light in the next room, we can open the door or window to allow light to pass to the other room. Will the light in our room be reduced? No!
念佛的迴向是平等的、沒有分別心的,不用說先迴向給自己的冤親債主,後迴向給其他的法界眾生,沒有這一些先此後彼的不平等作法,都「平等施一切」。
那平等施一切,我們會因此而減少功德或沒有功德嗎?不會。就如同我們把房間的燈打開,隔壁沒有電燈,我們就把自己的窗戶打開,讓光明透過去,這樣我們的光明會因此而減少嗎?不會呀。
Namo Amituofo!
