Common Knowledge in Pure Land Teaching
淨土小常識
The Original Intent of Shakyamuni Buddha
What was the original reason for Shakyamuni to appear in this world? Shakyamuni Buddha appeared in this world to comprehensively deliver sentient beings. The method that can most easily accomplish this is the teaching of Amitabha’s deliverance.
Shakyamuni Buddha appeared in the world to preach for 49 years, and to share the Dharma with over 300 assemblies. His ultimate and original intent was to propagate the teaching of Amitabha Buddha’s deliverance – expressed in the 18th Vow. So, it can be said that “the reason for Shakyamuni’s appearance in the world was only to teach Amitabha’s Fundamental Vow.”
釋尊本懷
釋尊出現於此世之本意。釋尊所以出世間,意在普度諸眾生,而能普度眾生的法,即是彌陀救度之法。
釋迦牟尼佛出現在這個世間,說法四十九年,講經三百餘會,最究竟的本懷、最後的目的,就是要宣揚阿彌陀佛救度的法門 —— 也就是第十八願。可說「釋尊所以出世間,唯說彌陀根本願」。
Namo Amituofo!
