31 Verses Explaining the Amitabha Sutra from “Praise of Dharma Practices” by Master Shandao
善導大師《法事讚》 轉《阿彌陀經》31偈
8. A Verse to Praise the Arrayed Trees in Seven Tiers
Wishing to be reborn, wishing to be reborn
It has forever been heard and seen throughout past eons, descriptions of the jeweled adornments of the Pure Land in the West.
There are hundreds and thousands of layers of jeweled nets with pearls and gems allover the sky and on the ground.
Every single net is connected by knots of precious jewels, exquisitely producing all varieties of brilliant lights in assorted colors.
The branches of the jeweled trees intermingle. The rows are neatly arranged and evenly spaced.
This is all because of the power of Amitabha’s compassionate vows. It is natural and permanent without any change or decay.
The multitudes 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.
8. 讚七重行樹偈
願往生 願往生
歷劫以來未聞見 西方淨土寶莊嚴
地上虛空皆遍滿 珠羅寶網百千重
一一網羅結珍寶 玲瓏雜色盡暉光
寶樹枝條異相間 行行整直巧相當
此是彌陀悲願力 無衰無變湛然常
眾等迴心皆願往 手執香華常供養
Namo Amituofo!
