Common Knowledge in Pure Land Teaching
淨土小常識
Especially Preserving this Sutra
(continued)
Preserving the Infinite Life Sutra is the same as preserving the teaching of Amitabha-recitation. It is because the Infinite Life Sutra reveals Amitabha’s 48 vows, and especially the 18th Vow, which is the Fundamental Vow among the 48 vows. The 18th Vow teaches us about “aspiration to be reborn in the Land of Bliss and recitation of Amitabha’s Name, in order to be assured of rebirth in the Land of Bliss.”
特留此經
又作「特留念佛」
保留《無量壽經》等於保留念佛法門,因為《無量壽經》在講四十八大願,四十八大願的根本願是第十八願,第十八願講的就是「願生極樂、稱念彌陀,就必定往生極樂」。
Namo Amituofo!
