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
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Moreover, “even” also means: it doesn’t matter whether you are a monastic or householder, good or evil, male or female, young or old, wise or ignorant, kind or cruel. All are included in “even”. The word “even”is used to pacify our minds. So, we recite Amitabha’s Name in the manner of “even ten times”. Name - recitation in the manner of “even ten times” enables us to naturally receive Amitabha’s offer that says - “If they are not reborn, I will not attain perfect Enlightenment.”(as stated in his Fundamental Vow)
再者,「乃至」也是:不管你是出家、在家,善人、惡人,男女,老少,智愚,賢不肖,這個都是「乃至」。因為有「乃至」兩個字,使我們安心了。所以,我們的念佛就是這種「乃至十念」的稱名念佛。而「乃至十念」的稱名念佛,本來就已經領受阿彌陀佛「若不生者,不取正覺」的本願之故啊。
Namo Amituofo!
