Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about the Patriarchal Lineage of the Pure Land School – the 18th Vow
淨宗傳承之第十八願
As far as Amitabha’s 48 vows are concerned, the 18th Vow should be regarded as the King, the root source of all the vows. It is the unique vow known as the Fundamental Vow.
Amitabha vows to deliver sentient beings of the ten directions through this Fundamental Vow. Regardless of their wisdom and virtues, Amitabha equally delivers them. No one is excluded!!
若論彌陀四十八願,以第十八願為願中之王,根本之願,獨稱本願;以此本願,誓救十方眾生,不論善惡賢愚,悉皆平等普度,毫無一人遺漏。
Namo Amituofo!
