Master Huijing’s Short Dharma Teachings about Faith in Pure Land Buddhism
淨土信仰
All of us are ordinary beings; so, it is inevitable for us to become attached to all kinds of worldly matters, such as: the duties and responsibilities of the family, caring for family members, the status and role played in society, etc. Though all Buddhists live in this way, they understand that these are the duties in our lives, but not its ultimate aim.
In particular, Amitabha-reciters should know that, even though we recite Amitabha’s Name, we will still have to make a choice when we reach the near end-of-life. We must, of course, release all attachments and choose to be reborn in the Land of Bliss. This is because we know that all attachments and cravings will vanish when we reach the Pure Land.
我們都是凡夫,對世間種種,難免執著,包括對家庭的責任、對眷屬的留戀,以及在社會上所扮演的角色或地位。學佛的人雖然過這樣的生活,但是他心裡很清楚,知道這只是人生的本分,並不是人生最後的目標。
尤其是念佛的人,知道自己現在念佛,當臨終要面臨選擇,他當然會選往生極樂世界,放下一切,不再執著,因為知道一切的執著留戀,到頭來終究還是成空的。
Namo Amituofo!
