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
4. A Verse about the Multitude of Bodhisattvas
Wishing to be reborn, wishing to be reborn
Among the countless number of Bodhisattvas in the assembly, Manjusri is the most venerable one.
All Bodhisattvas set forth the great compassionate mind, and practice ascetic virtues,
So they do not violate their great vows to deliver sentient beings.
Bodhisattvas may appear in their adorned and superior forms, or appear in their adorned and superior bodies.
All sentient beings are delighted upon seeing bodhisattvas and hearing the wonderful Dharma, enabling them to enter the true gateway to the Buddha-lands.
All Bodhisattvas can reach the Buddha-lands in the ten directions, in order to help Buddhas turn the Wheel of the Dharma, through manifestation with their divine power.
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.
4. 菩薩眾偈
願往生 願往生
菩薩大眾無央數 文殊師利最為尊
發大慈悲行苦行 不違弘願度眾生
或現上好莊嚴相 或現上好莊嚴身
含靈睹見皆生喜 為說妙法入真門
十方佛國身皆到 助佛神化轉法輪
眾等迴心生淨土 手執香華常供養
Namo Amituofo!
