Common Knowledge in Pure Land Teaching
淨土小常識
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The Two Benefits - in the Present Life and in the Next Life
Generally, there are fifteen kinds of benefits in the present life and in the next life:
1. Amitabha positions himself above our heads
2. Protection by the Buddha’s light
3. The Support of all the Buddhas
4. Accompanied by Bodhisattvas
5. Safeguarded by spirits
6. Elimination of bad karma
7. Accumulation of good fortune and wisdom
8. Avoidance of disasters
9. Longevity and health
10. A good death
11. Attainment of the karma of assurance
12. The End of the reincarnation cycle
13. Rebirth in the Pure Land
14. Attainment of Buddhahood
15. Comprehensive deliverance of sentient beings
The first eleven kinds of benefits are gained while in the present life, while the last four benefits take effect after rebirth in the Pure Land.
現當二益
「現當二益」略說有十五種:第一、彌陀住頂;第二、佛光護身;第三、諸佛護念;第四、菩薩相隨;第五、冥眾護持;第六、消除罪障;第七、增長福慧;第八、離諸厄難;第九、能得壽康;第十、將獲善終;第十一、入正定聚;第十二、斷除輪迴;第十三、往生淨土;第十四、成就佛果;第 十五、廣度眾生。
其中前十一種屬於「現世利益」,後四種屬於「往生利益」。
Namo Amituofo!
