Mar 24, 2022
A verse about “tranquility in the Western Land”, quoted from “the Commentary on the Contemplation Sutra” by Master Shandao
善導大師《觀經疏》「西方寂靜」之偈:
The bliss of unconditioned tranquility in the West
Is the ultimate freedom of joy beyond “existence” and “emptiness”.
With Great Compassion it nourishes our minds while travelling in the Dharma Realms,
These manifested bodies can be split into various forms, in order to benefit sentient beings individually and equally, without any differences.
These manifested bodies can appear to preach the Dharma through their paranormal powers,
Or they can appear with splendid marks and goodness, in order to enable sentient beings to enter Nirvana.
The splendor can be manifested at their own discretion,
Upon seeing these manifested bodies, sentient beings’ karmic offenses can immediately be cleared.
西方寂靜無為樂,畢竟逍遙離有無;
大悲薰心遊法界,分身利物等無殊。
或現神通而說法,或現相好入無餘;
變現莊嚴隨意出,群生見者罪皆除。
Namo Amituofo!
