31 Verses Explaining the Amitabha Sutra from the “Praise of Dharma Practices” by Master Shandao
善導大師《法事讚》 轉《阿彌陀經》31偈語
5. A Verse about the Multitude of Miscellaneous Sentient Beings
Wishing to be reborn, wishing to be reborn
Together with a multitude of Sravakas and Bodhisattvas, the Buddha travelled to Shravasti and lived in the Jeta Grove monastery in Anathapindata’s Garden.
They wish to close the doors of the Three Wretched Realms, and to terminate the access to the Six Paths. They reveal and open the door to the Pure Land, a realm of no-birth and no-death.
All celestial and human beings gather together. They see the face of the venerable Buddha and hear the Dharma for the first time.
As they see the Buddha and hear the Sutras, they attain enlightenment simultaneously. Upon the end of this life, their being will be able to enter the treasured lotus flower.
I vow to go to Amitabha’s Land of Peace and Joy, and return to the Defiled Lands to deliver human and celestial beings.
I wish for my compassion to be boundless, and repay the grace of kindness received through many eons.
All should dedicate their merit and aspire to be reborn in the Pure Land. Let’s hold fragrant flowers in our hands, and always make offerings to the Buddha.
5. 雜類眾偈
願往生 願往生
佛與聲聞菩薩眾 同遊舍衛住祇園
願閉三塗絕六道 開顯無生淨土門
人天大眾皆來集 瞻仰尊顏聽未聞
見佛聞經同得悟 畢命傾心入寶蓮
誓到彌陀安養界 還來穢國度人天
願我慈悲無際限 長時長劫報慈恩
眾等迴心生淨土 手執香華常供養
Namo Amituofo!
